Zte Nubia 17. Review of ZTE Nubia Z17 - powerful, stylish, frameless. Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Every year, hundreds or even thousands of flagships and regular smartphones appear on the market. Choosing something suitable for yourself is not easy. But there are brands that are easy to trust, and smartphones made by them can be bought without any worries. The ZTE company is one of the world's recognized manufacturers of gadgets. This spring, she pleased us with the release of a new gadget, which has every chance of becoming not just popular, but a real hit. At least he has everything he needs for this.
Just some buyers who have already used the ZTE Nubia Z17 smartphone claim that despite the good parameters and the well-known brand, the device turned out to be average. We won’t say that it’s completely bad, but, as they say on the forums, “damp”. It could have been improved a little more, and it could have turned out to be a really good gadget. Let's see what's wrong with it.
When starting to review the Nubia Z17 smartphone, the first thing the user pays attention to is the parameters. The Chinese did a good job assembling the flagship. For example, there is not one rear camera, but two: 23 MP and 12 MP. Also, there is a more than good Snapdragon 835 processor and several versions with different RAM parameters - a maximum value of 8 GB, which allows you to easily play bulky games directly on the phone. In addition, Nubia Z17 has Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging mode, thanks to which the smartphone is charged by 50% in just 20-25 minutes.
Here is a more detailed list of the characteristics of the smartphone:
- The Nubia smartphone comes in several colors: red, gold, blue, black;
- The body is made of metal, and the screen is made of tempered glass Gorilla Glass 5;
- The display is of high quality, on an LTPS matrix. The screen diagonal is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a density of 403 ppi. Coverage 96% NTSC. Brightness indicators are 450 nits. The screen takes up about 76% of the entire front panel;
- The smartphone processor is 8-core Snapdragon 835, 4 Kryo 280 cores with a frequency of up to 2.45 GHz and 4 Kryo 280 cores with a frequency of up to 1.9 GHz. Process technology 10nm, 64-bit;
- There is a wonderful graphics controller: Adreno 540 with a frequency of up to 710 MHz;
- RAM indicators from 6 to 8 GB. RAM standard LPDDR4X dual-channel type 1866 MHz;
- The built-in memory operates according to the UFS 2.1 standard, and the volume ranges from 64 to 128 GB, depending on the configuration;
- There are two cameras. The main one consists of two modules: Sony IMX362 with 23 megapixels and Sony IMX318 with 12 megapixels. There is a 6-layer lens, optical and electronic stabilization, autofocus, zoom, and dual flash. The front camera is also quite strong – 16 megapixels. The sensor is developed by Samsung and there are five lenses. Front camera viewing angle 80 degrees;
- There is a fingerprint scanner;
- Built-in battery 3200 mAh (Quick Charge 4.0);
- OS Android 7.1 Nougat. There is a Nubia UI 5.0 shell.
Moreover, the cost of this gadget starts from four hundred dollars, which is quite a lot. But the cost, judging by the characteristics, justifies itself.
Technical parameters and performance
Judging by the characteristics, the computing capabilities of the smartphone should be impressive. In fact, that's how it is. No matter how difficult the task is, this gadget will not have any problems in solving it. The fact is that manufacturers decided to rely on the super-powerful Snapdragon 835 chipset and they were right.
The advantage of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is that it can process any games with relative ease, including those that have been released recently. Even Microsoft took notice of this chip, wanting to use it for its computers. But now it’s on a smartphone, even a flagship one. You can run a full-fledged Windows 10 on it without any problems, not to mention some games.
In terms of power, the ZTE Z17 phones we are reviewing will be relevant for at least three or four years. So this is a good investment for the future. Now there are few flagships offering up to 8 GB of RAM and an operating frequency of 1866 MHz, and it works in dual-channel mode. At the same time, the smartphone practically does not heat up, except for those cases when it needs to perform work that requires high load.
The graphics subsystem is also powerful, so as not to “let down” the processor - Adreno 540 at 710 MHz. In general, this is a real performance monster, even if it does not require the use of an additional memory card. But it is doubtful that anyone will need it with 128 GB of internal memory.
If you need any more evidence, here are the results of the AnTuTu benchmark, which amount to 175 thousand points. This is a very high figure even for a flagship.
Cameras Nubia Z17
To begin with, there is not just one camera on this flagship - there are three. Two on the back panel and one on the front. In principle, this technology is no longer new for flagships, as it allows you to take high-quality photos in any environment. Is it night outside? This gadget will take not just a good photo, but the surrounding environment will be visible in the picture better than if you looked with your own eyes. Only a few smartphones are capable of this. And certainly their cost would be much more than the stated four or five hundred (depending on the configuration).
- The main module is a duo of Sony IMX362 (23 MP) and Sony IMX318 (12 MP). The aperture of the installed lenses is incredible: f/2.0 and f/1.8. There is not only optical stabilization, but also electronic stabilization, which for some reason is constantly forgotten. But in vain, because thanks to this symbiosis you can shoot video in 4K resolution.
From the latest Samsung gadgets, Nubia has plagiarized the Dual Pixel technology, thanks to which the camera can focus in 0.03 seconds. And thanks to double optical zoom, the person in the photo will look more attractive.
- The front camera is just a dream for a person who cannot live without selfies. To take the photo yourself, the company used an excellent 16 MP camera from Samsung. Of course, it can’t compare with the main camera, but it also has good parameters. In particular, a viewing angle of 80 degrees and an f/2.0 aperture.
Nubia Z17 Camera Features:
- Good sharpness and detail, but some photos are noisy;
- There are no problems with night photographs, but only until you transfer them to your computer. Perhaps these are features of the flagship screen, but photos look better on a smartphone than on a computer;
- The HDR mode on the camera lived up to expectations - the pictures are more than high quality;
- Portrait mode also works well, but only if there is good lighting.
We won’t talk about the video for a long time. In this case, it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times.
Weakness
As we said at the beginning, some users are not very happy with the gadget, despite its powerful hardware. The problem is in the shell. It is too crude, which does not allow you to fully use the extensive capabilities of the gadget. A Russian user may find the following shortcomings:
- The firmware works, but for some reason it is not always correct;
- The interface is not responsive;
- For some reason, access to some menu items is lost.
To remove these troubles, you can try installing a cleaner program and using it periodically. But we hope that in its future work the company will take into account the errors and get rid of them.
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[Review] ZTE nubia Z17 mini – a freezing smartphone with a cool camera
In this review we will talk about the ZTE nubia Z17 mini. This is both a very good and very bad smartphone that costs a lot of money (by the standards of the average resident of the country of the former USSR). It has its undeniable advantages, and there are significant disadvantages. In the course of a detailed analysis of this device, everyone will be able to make their own choice - whether to buy this smartphone for them or whether it is better to look for something else.
Contents:Model specifications
As you can see, this device, at first glance, has many positive aspects. But there are also not quite standard features that can scare off a more or less experienced user. You can learn more about this device only after a detailed analysis of it.
Equipment
The box of the device in question is quite ordinary, without any features or unusual aspects. On the front is the nubia branding in a circle. In it, in addition to the smartphone itself, you will find the following:
And now about all this in order. A needle is far from the best option in terms of ease of use. The problem is that often such connectors, which need to be removed with a needle, get stuck tightly and it is impossible to do anything with them. Then you have to come up with some homemade devices from available materials in order to get the SIM card and microSD. But this is a complaint not about the configuration, but about the appearance. The needle itself does its job very well.
There are no complaints about the cable and there cannot be any - everything is standard here. Judging by the reviews, this wire connects well. It can be used to connect to a computer (the cable does this job perfectly) and for charging. But there are complaints about the fork. It is not intended for our Soviet sockets. And this is a problem, since when purchasing you will have to either look for an adapter or look for another plug. And these are additional, unforeseen expenses.
Additional protective glass– this is a very pleasant surprise that deserves attention. It is made of very high quality and you can immediately. True, the manufacturer does not specify which model is included in the kit, but it’s still nice. As for the sticker, it doesn’t carry any special meaning – it is what it is. Perhaps the manufacturer thinks you'll decide to stick it on a case or some other item to show off.
In general, the equipment here is not bad, but it would be nice to add a Soviet fork.
Design
What immediately catches your eye is that this smartphone is quite large. This is especially visible if you previously had a device with a 5.2-inch screen diagonal. As mentioned above, the dimensions of the device in question are 14.65x7.25x0.74 cm, that is, length 14.65 cm, width 7.25 cm, and thickness 0.74 cm.
For example, Xiaomi Mi 5C with the same screen diagonal has dimensions of 14.44x6.97x0.71 cm. On the other hand, most users are not at all embarrassed by the fact that the manufacturer decided to sacrifice compactness for other purposes. So this nuance can hardly be considered a disadvantage.
At the moment, three color options are available - white with gold inserts, black with the same inserts and completely black. Let's face it, these colors are not for everyone. Not everyone will like them. Some users think that these golden inserts make the device “somehow gypsy.” For others, on the contrary, they are the highlight for which they are ready to purchase this device. However, for those who don’t like the “gypsy” theme, there is a purely black option.
Otherwise, the appearance of the smartphone is not very different from other similar models. The only thing you can notice is the red border around the camera. The same edging will be around the entire body and the fingerprint scanner if you choose the gold option. The case, by the way, is metal, without any inserts, which is very nice. There is no need to purchase an additional protective case for this device if you are concerned about its integrity. True, it turned out to be quite slippery, so for some users it will simply fall out of the palm.
As for the buttons that are located under the display, they have a barely noticeable backlight– you can’t immediately understand that they are even there.
There are only two keys - "Context menu" and "Back". The location of the buttons can be changed. The fingerprint scanner works, but is quite slow. For a modern smartphone, recognizing a fingerprint for more than a second is, to put it mildly, not a very good indicator. If you need to, for example, call an ambulance, then because of such a long time it will not be possible to do this.
On the other hand, for an unpretentious user, all of the above disadvantages will not seem so significant and he will be happy to use this smartphone. So this is all subjective.
Screen
The model in question uses a 5.2-inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. Its resolution is 1080x1920 pixels and pixel density is 424 ppi. This is quite a standard indicator for IPS screens today. Of course, given the small diagonal size, the picture looks quite nice.
In general, the screen of this device supports 16,777,216 colors, which is a fairly good indicator. Viewing angles are quite good, again, for IPS. They still look many times better, even with lower resolution and pixel density. In the sun, nubia Z17, like others, performs poorly - nothing is visible.
But it’s interesting that in comparison with other devices that have the same diagonal size, the picture in the ZTE nubia Z17 mini looks much better. For example, in Figure 4 you can see a comparison of the device we are considering (on the left) with the same one (on the right). Moreover, both devices are at an angle. As you can see, the ZTE representative has a much brighter and more saturated image. The same situation occurs when comparing any other pictures and videos.
It is noteworthy that the screen is located, which should be quite enough to protect against scratches and falls. But for some reason the manufacturer puts additional protective glass in the box. What is it for? Considering that there are no user reviews on the Internet in which they would talk about low strength, we can consider this to be just a pleasant gift.
It is also worth noting that the gadget we are considering has. Because of it, fingerprints do not remain on the screen. In general, the display here is of quite high quality, as for IPS.
Performance
It uses a Snapdragon 652 processor. By some miracle it managed to get as many as 88,779 parrots. This is surprising, since the smartphone in most cases is mercilessly buggy. During the initial setup, when you first hold the device in your hands and download your standard applications, it will already freeze. After configuration, everything returns to normal, and the system starts working quickly and without freezes. But such unpleasant phenomena will still remind you of themselves from time to time. This is terribly annoying! This is exactly the situation observed for most users. Perhaps you will be lucky and in your case everything will be a little different.
As for games, they work quite well here, do not freeze, and are not thrown away. You can easily run GTA and many other heavy games at maximum settings. In the video below you can see a gaming test of the device.
The Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 processor, which is used in the model we are considering, has two clusters of 4 cores. The first, Cortex-A53, contains 4 cores with a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz. The second, Cortex-A72, has 4 cores at 1.8 GHz.
Interesting: In the characteristics of the smartphone, the manufacturer writes that it uses two cores - Quad-core 1.95 GHz Cortex-A72and 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53. But Qualcomm representativestalk about two yards of 1.8 GHz and 1.2 GHz in the Snapdragon 652 model. It turns out that the expertsZTElied. Whether they did this intentionally or unintentionally is anyone's guess.
It is noteworthy that thanks to the ARM big.LITTLE architecture, all of them can work simultaneously. Therefore, the freezes discussed above seem impossible. The problem may only be in the shell, which we will talk about later.
The Adreno 510 chip is responsible for graphics along with this processor. It allows you to work with video in 4K resolution, as well as Full HD at a speed of 120FPS. This graphics core also allows you to take a series of photos at a speed of 24 frames per second. It is, of course, enough to run most modern games at high settings. There is 4 GB of RAM. This is also quite enough to work with demanding applications. And 64 GB of internal memory will also be enough to store all game files and programs. In most cases, you will not need to use an additional memory card or connect cloud storage.
Interestingly, the same device is sold in many countries, but with a Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 processor. It is much more powerful and supports more games and applications. These models have 6 GB of RAM. They can be purchased in most states of the former USSR. But, if you are going to do this to get rid of glitches, then you should not buy a more productive one, because the same problem also occurs there.
As an intermediate result, we can say that the performance of the gadget in question is very good. For such a price the performance is excellent. The glitches are related to the shell, not the processor.
Shell
This is where the biggest drawback of this device lies. If all other disadvantages can be attributed to the subjective opinion of reviewers, then in terms of software, as they say, "You can't fight a tank" . Here are a few things you're likely to struggle with. you will encounter when using this “wonderful” device:
Bad translation. From the very beginning, you will notice that the translation in the interface is simply terrible. The various elements were signed, at best, in Latin letters. Sometimes you can even find completely incomprehensible hieroglyphs. Because of this, it is simply not clear what kind of element is meant, how it works and what it is needed for.
Unclear requests. Also, when using the device for a long time, you will notice that almost all requests to perform some actions are described completely incorrectly. There are already legends on the Internet about requests to move something into memory or into the camera, specific to the model in question. For example, a request appears with the following content: “Allow Instagram to move to Memory?” What this means is anyone's guess.
Lack of design talent among developers. The icons here are very ugly, the colors don’t match each other at all, and the standard wallpaper often leaves much to be desired. It seems that ZTE management decided to save money on the work of designers and this is what came out of it. The interface will simply annoy you.
Crooked inscriptions. Some signatures not only look terrible and pathetic, they also literally overlap each other. Because of this, it becomes simply impossible to read them.
Interestingly, the developers decided to add more gestures to their creation than their competitors. But they did it poorly too - most gestures simply don’t work.
The only positive point that can be noted in the operation of the ZTE nubia Z17 mini shell is the dual-window mode. It allows you to work with two applications at the same time.
It is quite possible that in the future, with updates, most of the above problems will be solved. There is also an option to change the firmware, but then the warranty will be void. Therefore, the shortcomings of the shell will have to be tolerated for now. Some may feel that these problems are too many. There is no point in giving your own advice on this matter - everyone must make their own choice.
Camera
Cameras are the strong point of this gadget. However, this applies to all ZTE nubia products. The main camera here is 13 MP with an f/2.2 aperture. It is important to note that there are two lenses on the back (a very non-standard approach). Among the features we can recall the presence of phase detection autofocus and dual-LED flash flash. Here are some more features of the main camera of the model in question:
- pixel size is 1.12 microns;
- Sony IMX258 sensor is used;
- sensor size – 1/3";
- there is HDR;
- face recognition;
- geotagging;
- sensory focus.
All this is, of course, very convenient and great. To the average user (not a geek), most of the words mentioned above will mean nothing. But they will be pleased to know that the quality of the pictures here is very good. The photos are bright, colorful, detailed, balanced (meaning white balance) and, ultimately, beautiful.
Fig.8. What does the camera look like?
If you want to achieve maximum quality, you must use RAW mode. Of course, in this case, the pictures will weigh about 30 MB, but you will get a really beautiful photo. Below you can see a sample RAW photo and compare it with the same photo, but without this mode.
Rice. 9. RAW photos and photos without RAW
The difference will be especially visible if you enlarge both images by 100%. The quality is strikingly different.
Rice. 10. Enlarged RAW photo and non-RAW photo
At night the camera also does its job quite well. In Figure 9 you can see several pictures taken at night.
Rice. 11. Photos taken at night
The front camera here is better than the main one. It has 16 MP and an f/2.0 aperture. It seems that the developers decided to pay special attention to users who often take selfies. This will be a great gift for them!
When it comes to shooting videos, both cameras cope well with this task. The main one can even shoot 4K video, and the front one can shoot in 1080p resolution. We can’t say that the quality is anything special or outstanding, but the cameras still cope with their task and that’s great. In the video below you can see samples of videos made using the main camera of the device in question.
So the cameras here are excellent and do their job well. You will be satisfied!
Connection
The smartphone is also doing just fine with this. This way the user can connect Wi-Fi 802.11a, b, g, n and ac. Today it is difficult to find a router or other device that works with other standards. There is also one, thanks to which the phone itself can become an access point for other devices. In addition, it is worth noting the presence of Wi-Fi direct and Wi-Fi Dual Band.
For communication there is also Bluetooth version 4.2. It is worth highlighting the presence of Bluetooth A2DP and Bluetooth LE. As for , it has GPS with A-GPS support, as well as GLONASS. There are no problems with determining the location, everything works great.
This device also accepts our SIM cards very well. In general, a user from any country of the former USSR will not have any communication problems when using this device.
Fig 12. Top view
Battery
The device in question uses a 2950 mAh Li-Pi battery. The battery here is not removable, so repairs will be very difficult if you do not have knowledge and experience in replacing non-removable batteries. But this is a small minus. The developer did everything possible to ensure that the need for repairs did not arise at all.
Most importantly, the battery life here deserves the highest praise! At first, the device will work completely calmly for 2-3 days without recharging. After several years of use, the operating time will be reduced to one day. But at the present time this is simply an amazing indicator, because for most smartphones one day of battery life is already a lot.
Rice. 13. Device battery statistics
Even after years of use, when the economy mode is turned on, it will quietly work for 24 hours.
It is noteworthy that the model in question, among other things, has a fast charging function. As an intermediate result, we can say that the battery here is really good and of high quality.
Differences
In addition to ZTE nubia Z17 mini, there is a very similar ZTE nubia Z11 mini S. You can read our review of this device. Many users see with the naked eye that these devices are very similar to each other. But they still have differences. The main thing is the processor.
In the model we are currently considering, this is, as mentioned above, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 or 653, and in Z11 – Snapdragon 625. Without going into details, let’s say that the difference in performance is 20,000 marks according to AnTuTu Benchmark. Additionally, the Z17 mini has two cameras (two lenses) on the back, while the Z11 mini S has one. In Table 1 you can see other differences between the two samples.
| Index | ZTE nubia Z17 mini | ZTE nubia Z11 miniS |
|---|---|---|
| date of release | June 2017 | March 2017 |
| Weight | 155 g | 168 g |
| Dimensions | 14.6x7.25x0.74 cm | 14.6x7.21x0.76 cm |
| Battery capacity | 2950 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Colors | White with gold, black with gold, pure black | Gold, gray |
| Processor power (maximum) | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Main camera | 13 MPix | 23 MPix |
| Front-camera | 16 MPix | 13 MPix |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 4.1 |
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Nubia is an independent subsidiary of the Chinese corporation ZTE, a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, one of the ten largest smartphone manufacturers. Nubia specializes in the production of luxury mobile phones and accessories, focusing on appearance, service and price. World-famous designers take part in the development of smartphones, hence the special charm of the products. To reduce the price, distribution is carried out through the World Wide Web, bypassing dealers. Therefore, ZTE Nubia Z17 is always stylish, functional and at an affordable price.
ZTE Nubia Z17: review of advantages, characteristics
June 01, 2017 is the date of birth of the manufacturer's best offer to date - the ZTE Nubia Zet 17 smartphone with the latest advanced features. Its main difference is performance and a large amount of RAM. This gadget can easily handle any modern game, high-definition movie, or many processes running in the background. Testing in AnTuTu confirmed a high level of performance.
The ZTE Nubia Z 17 model is distinguished by its original appearance - the absence of frames on the left and right sides of the screen and wide frames at the top and bottom. The screen is covered with impact-resistant Gorilla Glass. When the screen is tilted, the image does not lose its clarity. The case is waterproof and is not afraid of rain. ZTE Nubia Zet 17 is very compact, despite the screen diagonal of 5.5 inches. A special feature of the display is its wide color gamut.
The dual camera and front-facing fingerprint scanner are conveniently located on the rear panel. Cameras - with different focal lengths, which gives 2x optical zoom, with LED flash, automatic adjustment of focus, sharpness and brightness. The ZTE Nubia Z 17 smartphone has an infrared port for controlling household appliances. The battery has high autonomy (one day of active use or 2-3 moderate ones) and innovative fast charging technology Quick Charge 4.0+ (half charged in 25 minutes). Android 7 has its own ZTE application - NubiaUI, which understands gesture control. The model was released in 4 colors:
- red;
- black;
- gold;
- black and gold.
The cost of ZTE Nubia Z17 in comparison with other models is competitive.
Purchasing on the site
Customer reviews are just beginning to arrive on the ZTE Nubia Z17, since the debut of the smartphone took place recently. It seems that the strong qualities of the device will make it popular, and it will rightfully receive positive reviews.. Orders for Nubia Z 17 are carried out from trusted sellers on AliExpress, taking into account their prices. Without leaving your home, you can place an order on the website and buy a ZTE Nubia Z17 smartphone in any city (Moscow, Volgograd, Tula, Voronezh and others). Only on our resource the opportunities for a Tula buyer are no different from those in Moscow.
ZTE nubia Z17 is the company's flagship smartphone in 2017. It received the best characteristics that were possible at the time of its release: the most powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, the most powerful version has 8 gigabytes of RAM (LPDDR4X) and 64/128 gigabytes of internal memory (UFS 2.1). The other two versions of the smartphone have 6 gigabytes of RAM and 64/128 gigabytes of memory. The whole range of functions is present: NFC, fingerprint scanner, infrared, the latest generation of Quick Charge 4+ fast charging, Dolby Atmos sound and so on.
The key features of the phone include:
- Protection of the housing from water;
- In fact, there are no frames on the sides of the screen;
- Advanced dual camera 12 MP + 23 MP with 2x optical zoom;
- Fully charge the 3,200 mAh battery in just one hour, or to 50% in 25 minutes (requires appropriate charger).
The case is metal. The front panel is protected by Gorilla Glass.
It was decided to follow the path of some other smartphone manufacturers with USB Type-C, abandoning the usual headphone jack because of this connector. ZTE nubia Z11 does not have 3.5mm audio output. The kit includes an adapter from USB Type-C to 3.5 mm audio output.
Different modifications have different amounts of memory and different body colors.
Smartphone modifications
- Installation of memory cards is not provided!
Other characteristics
| OS | Android 7.0, nubia UI 5.0 shell |
| SIM cards | 2 (both nano-SIM) |
| Net | GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) CDMA 1x, EVDO (800 MHz) WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) TD-SCDMA (Band 34/39) TD-LTE (Band B34/B38/B39/B40/B41) FDD-LTE (Band B1/B3/B7/B5/B4/B8/B12/B20) |
| Screen | 5.5", 1920x1080, IPS, in-cell, Gorilla Glass |
| Camera | 12 MP (F/1.8) + 23 MP (F/2.0), dual flash, 6 lenses, 2x optical zoom |
| Front | 16 MP, F/2.0, 5 lenses, 80-degree |
| CPU | Snapdragon 835, 8 cores 1.9-2.45 GHz, Adreno 540 graphics |
| Functions | USB Type-C, OTG, GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi (5 GHz, 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos sound, FM radio (headphones are required for radio operation) |
| Sensors | electronic compass, gyroscope, position, illumination, proximity |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh, Li-Pol, non-removable, Quick Charge 4+ fast charging |
| Size | 152.6 x 72.4 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 173 grams |
| Year | 2017 |
In the first quarter of 2017, ZTE introduced to the general public a new small smartphone that boasts two cameras. ZTE Nubia Z17 mini is equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 652 processor and 6 GB of RAM, thanks to which it simply flies. Despite the fact that the model is not premium, it can easily compete with the top devices on the market. Now the developer plans to present to the general public the flagship version of the device, which, according to preliminary data, will be called ZTE Nubia Z17. If earlier rumors about the filling and other characteristics were contradictory, now we can confidently talk about some of the features of the device.
Design, ergonomics, equipment ZTE Nubia Z17
It’s too early to talk about the exact dimensions and weight of the device, because fans of the brand could only see one photo taken by GeekBench. The device will be made entirely of metal, which is a logical solution for a flagship gadget. The front panel will contain a front camera, several sensors and a Home button. Thanks to the rounded corners, the ZTE Nubia Z17 seems smaller, and the unique surface coating prevents the smartphone from getting dirty. There is a dual camera on the back panel, as well as a fingerprint scanner, which will help ensure reliable protection of personal information from unauthorized access. According to rumors, the manufacturer will also release a premium modification, which will be finished with ceramics.
The edges of the case are distinguished by a smooth edging, which gives the device even more prestige and attractiveness. At the top end there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones, and the side ends of the ZTE Nubia Z17 are home to the volume rocker and power button.
Most likely, the gadget’s equipment will not differ from the company’s other flagship models. In the box you will find:
- Smartphone;
- Cable for connection to PC;
- Charging adapter;
- Technical documentation;
- Warranty card.
Display ZTE Nubia Z17
The screen can rightfully be called the strong point of devices from ZTE. This model will be equipped with a display that is based on IPS technology. Its resolution will be 1920x1080 pixels, which is quite enough for comfortable watching movies, reading books or playing games. The 5.5-inch screen can simultaneously perceive up to 10 touches, and the density of 403 ppi guarantees the clearest picture possible. The device will receive a proprietary ZTE application for brightness control, which allows you to automatically change the brightness level depending on the degree of illumination in the room. On the younger brother, this application works perfectly, and the brightness reserve is enough to ensure efficient and comfortable use of the smartphone even in direct sunlight. The built-in application also allows you to control and change the following parameters:
- Color range, which can be changed manually or automatically;
- Mode - standard, dynamic, soft;
- Brightness and contrast level.
Performance of ZTE Nubia Z17
ZTE Nubia Z17 is a flagship smartphone, so there are no problems with performance here. The device is equipped with a powerful 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with eight cores. The clock speed is 2.45 GHz, which is an impressive figure for a device of this kind.
During the development process, ZTE paid close attention to graphics, for which the Adreno 540 accelerator is responsible. With a frequency of 710 MHz, it is capable of handling any modern games. According to insider data, ZTE Nubia Z17 will receive 4 or 6 GB of RAM, depending on the configuration, and the built-in storage capacity will be 64 or 128 GB. This filling is quite enough for the smartphone to cope with any tasks assigned to it. High-definition movies, lots of background processes running and even the most demanding games: the ZTE Nubia Z17 can do it all.
Testing the device in the popular GeekBench benchmark showed the following results:
- Single-core test - 1853 points;
- Multi-core test - 6379 points.
The built-in storage is quite enough for the average user, but if desired, you can increase it up to 200 GB using MicroSD memory cards. The device will run on Android OS 7.1.1. If the ZTE Nubia Z17 receives the company's proprietary shell, then most likely this will be reflected in the notification panel and shortcuts.
Camera and multimedia capabilities of ZTE Nubia Z17
The flagship gadget ZTE Nubia Z17 will be equipped with a 23-megapixel main camera. The camera is expected to support 10x zoom, resulting in high-quality and clear images. The engineers decided to choose the Sony IMX378 Exmor sensor, which is considered one of the most advanced options. Among the distinctive features of the main camera are the following:
- Dual LED flash;
- Auto focus that works smoothly and quickly;
- Digital image stabilization function;
- Capable of recording video in 4K resolution.
Communications and battery ZTE Nubia Z17
The ZTE Nubia Z17 smartphone is equipped with a satellite navigation system, as well as all modern bands, including 3G and 4G. Wireless interfaces include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.
ZTE Nubia Z17 has a 3500 mAh capacitive lithium-ion battery that boasts Quick Charge 3.0. This battery is enough for:
- 8 hours of watching movies in high definition;
- 6 hours of gaming at maximum settings;
- 10 hours of 3G talk time.
Pros and cons of ZTE Nubia Z17
ZTE Nubia Z17 is a flagship device that boasts the following advantages:
- Attractive appearance, ensured by high-quality materials and an interesting dark blue color scheme.
- Impressive performance made possible by the advanced processor.
- High level of security - the gadget is equipped with a fingerprint scanner.
- Two SIM cards working simultaneously.
- The device is made on the basis of innovative technology that provides resistance to moisture and dust. In addition, both the metal and ceramic casings do not attract fingerprints.
The price of ZTE Nubia Z17 in Russia will be about 24 thousand rubles. For a flagship device, this is a fairly low price, considering that the cost of most similar models starts from 40–50 thousand rubles.
Thus, the ZTE Nubia Z17 is a high-end smartphone that boasts impressive hardware and a perfect design. Thoughtful ergonomics ensure comfortable use of the device. According to preliminary data, the official presentation of the model will take place in early June. It is then that the company plans to reveal more details regarding the filling and configuration of the ZTE Nubia Z17. We hope that all the rumors regarding this will be true and fans of the brand will be able to purchase one of the best smartphones of 2017.
A video presentation of the device is presented below:
