Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Z11 vs Samsung Galaxy Note5
Comparison between ZTE nubia Z11 and Samsung Galaxy Note5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Z11, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Weight
- 162 g
- against 171 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Samsung Galaxy Note5, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 515 ppi
- against 403 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | UFS 2.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz Best value | 2.1 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 processor with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Rose Gold | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 72.3 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 151.8 mm | 153.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 171 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.2 % | 76.8 % Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | Stylus Support |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | — | 28 h |
| Music playback time | — | 57 h |
Display
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 515 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,196 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single 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 B40 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, EVDO, 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, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-N920, SM-N920P, SM-N920V, SM-N920R, SM-N920W8, SM-N920R4 |
Features
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Smart voice assistant, Voice command |
