ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/22/2023 10:05 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:32 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 X ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP44% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (99GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)23% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2640 pixels29% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+426 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.73"	vs	+6.7"17% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.76" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 10MP1% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
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Model	Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J	Galaxy Z Flip4 5G (SM-F721U1)
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	USA
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	8/25/2022, Announced: 8/10/2022
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	71.9 x 165.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.5 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+ Folded: 15.9 x 71.9 x 84.9 mm
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.73" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	426 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.9" (260x512), Gorilla Glass Victus+
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 685765 (v8), 800001 (v9) Geekbench: 3913 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	128GB (99GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, 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	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261)
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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@960fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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: Graphite, White, Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Blue, Yellow, Navy, Khaki, Red • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.02W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered