Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Play vs ZTE Axon 11 5G
Comparison between ZTE nubia Play and ZTE Axon 11 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Axon 11 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
ZTE Axon 11 5G, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 210 g
- Usable Surface
- 87.9 %
- against 80.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9.1 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 325,370 Best value | 321,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Kryo 475 Prime, Kryo 475 Gold, and Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.4 GHz, 1×2.2 GHz and 6×1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Body Height | 171.7 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.5 % | 87.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Pressure-Sensitive Zones | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ Best value | 6.47″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 398 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 | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, DTS, DTS:X | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, DTS, DTS:X |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX651J | A2021, A2021G, A2021L, A2021E |
