Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Z11 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Comparison between ZTE nubia Z11 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+: 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 S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Z11, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, 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
- 518 ppi
- against 403 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| 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 S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Rose Gold | Black, Gold, Silver, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.3 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 151.8 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 153 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.2 % | 75.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 20 h |
| Music playback time | — | 66 h |
Display
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 518 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,196 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, 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, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| 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 OTG, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.22 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Features
| Specification | nubia Z11 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Voice command, Samsung Pay |
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