Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic vs ZTE nubia Z17
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic and ZTE nubia Z17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Z17, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 3,200 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Usable Surface
- 78.5 %
- against 74.7 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6″
- against 5.5″
ZTE nubia Z17, if you care about…
- Weight
- 173 g
- against 185 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 9.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core processor with four 2.35 GHz Kryo cores and four 1.9 GHz Kryo cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Blue, Black, Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 152.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.5 % Best value | 74.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh Best value | 3,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,451 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 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 | 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 B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 450 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio | 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia Z17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX609J | NX563J |
