ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) vs Nokia N97

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Nokia N97 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2018 6:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare Nokia N97 X ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia N97 Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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27 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia N97
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)10 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+64GB (50GB available)56% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)115% Thinner	vs	18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2040 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+403 PPI92% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	210 PPI
+5.73"64% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP31 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G 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.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
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Model	Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J	Nokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 US
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	feature not registered
Brand	ZTE	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2017	6/11/2009
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.73" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	210 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	32GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Europe version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	QCIF (176x144)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-4L
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
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 • Carl Zeiss optics • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Nokia N97
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered