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ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs HTC EVO Shift 4G

Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S vs HTC EVO Shift 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.6"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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)} 20 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs EVO Shift 4G} 4 Advantages HTC EVO Shift 4G
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)109%
Thinner
vs15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage
TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+441 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs259 PPI
+5"39%
Larger screen
vs3.6"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G WiMAX) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
 
ModelNubia Z5S (3G)EVO Shift 4G
Other model namesZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503ASprint HTC EVO Shift 4G, HTC Knight, PG06100
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEHTC
Release date1/1/20141/9/2011
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)60.3 x 117.5 millimeters (2.37 x 4.63 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT Super LCD
Screen size5" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.2 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7630
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
2GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedWiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature 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 Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered146 hours (6.1 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC Speedy
• HTC Scenes
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)HTC EVO Shift 4G
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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