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ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs Blu Vivo XL4

Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S vs Blu Vivo XL4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Vivo XL4 X ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) 10Points
5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo XL4

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!

Nubia Z5S (3G)} 10 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs Vivo XL4} 20 Advantages Blu Vivo XL4
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+441 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT-IGZOvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5"vs+6.2"24%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+4000 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
 
ModelNubia Z5S (3G)Vivo XL4
Other model namesZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503ABLU Vivo XL4 V0350WW
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTEBlu
Release date1/1/201412/6/2018
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)76.2 x 157.2 millimeters (3 x 6.19 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold
• 19:9 display ratio
• Screen protector included
• 2 silicone cases included

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Blu Vivo XL4
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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