Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Play vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
Comparison between ZTE nubia Play and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.65″
- against 6.39″
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 210 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.96 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 325,370 | 480,830 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Kryo 475 Prime, Kryo 475 Gold, and Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU: 1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 74.6 mm |
| Body Height | 171.7 mm | 157.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.5 % | 85.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Pressure-Sensitive Zones | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 30 W |
Display
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ Best value | 6.39″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 1440Hz PWM | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,048 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, DTS, DTS:X | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Play | Mi 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX651J | — |
