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ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) vs Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5230 X ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) 36Points
5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Nokia 5230 (Nuron) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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Nubia Z17s (64GB)} 36 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) vs 5230 (Nuron)} 5 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+64GB (50GB available)730 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (70MB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)82%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2040 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+403 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5.73"79%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps124 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3100 mAh135%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)48%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

7 Common items in both devices
16 million
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
ModelNubia Z17s (64GB)5230 (Nuron)
Other model namesZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595JT-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588
Country or region availableChina(Europe)Hong Kong
China, (Europe), Hong Kong
USA
USA
BrandZTENokia
Release date10/1/20173/1/2010
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.73" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2040 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X128MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkEurope version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9
Europe version:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20)
China version:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
23MP f/2.0
2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
5 megapixels
5MP
Not supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3100 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal frame
• Back glass panel
• nubia UI 5.1
• Fast battery charging (26W): 50% in 25min
• Quick Charge 4.0
• DTS-HD audio
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter
• VoLTE
• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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