ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S vs Xiaomi Poco M3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/28/2020 6:55 AM, updated: 9/7/2022 2:27 PM

Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 X ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M3 (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!

6 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)57% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)26% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+441 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.53"31% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh161% 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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z5S (3G)	Poco M3 (128GB)
Other model names	ZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A	POCO M3 (M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2014	11/27/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)	77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 177904 (v8) Geekbench: 1398 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White, Black • Java framework	• Colors: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow • Silicone Case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)	Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.6W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)

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ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S vs Xiaomi Poco M3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate