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ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs Nokia 3.1 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S vs Nokia 3.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3.1 X ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) 11Points
5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3.1 (16GB)

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)} 11 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs 3.1 (16GB)} 14 Advantages Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+441 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs310 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+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
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB 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+5.2"4%
Larger screen
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) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+2990 mAh30%
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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 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)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
ModelNubia Z5S (3G)3.1 (16GB)
Other model namesZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503ANokia 3.1 TA-1049, TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070, TA-1074
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTENokia
Release date1/1/20145/1/2018
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)68.65 x 146.25 millimeters (2.7 x 5.76 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI310 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 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
TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070 version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
VoLTE
TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
TA-1057, TA-1063 (EMEA) version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
TA-1070 (India) version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
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)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + 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, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2990 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
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: Blue/copper, Black/chrome, White/iron
• Android One
• 18:9 display ratio

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)Nokia 3.1 (16GB)
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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