Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia XZ vs ZTE nubia Z11 Max
Comparison between Sony Xperia XZ and ZTE nubia Z11 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia XZ, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia XZ, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 368 ppi
- Weight
- 161 g
- against 185 g
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
ZTE nubia Z11 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 2,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Usable Surface
- 75.3 %
- against 70.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core (4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4 × 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink | Silver, Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 161 g Best value | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 75.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Talk time | 17 h 30 min | — |
| Standby time | 610 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 368 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,349 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.81 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.85 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia XZ | nubia Z11 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | F8331, F8332, SO-01J, SOV34, 601SO | NX531J, NX523J_V1 |
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