ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G) vs Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)

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

7/23/2014 12:57 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:51 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 4 X ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)

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 Z5S (4G)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% 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 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3080 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

33 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

441 PPI

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Other model names	ZTE Nubia Z5S LTE, ZTE Nubia Z5Sn NX501	Xiaomi Mi4 3G WCDMA, Xiaomi Mi4 3G 2014215, Xiaomi Leo
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2014	8/1/2014
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)	68.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.48 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.3 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	280 hours (11.7 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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 • Dolby sound • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • MI UI 5.0 • WiFi display • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)	Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G) vs Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)

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

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 4 (3G 64GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate