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8 GB / 128 GB / China · Launched April 2020
Overview
NeoScore
6.0
#1734 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.1
- Performance & hardware
- 5.0
- Camera
- 6.4
- Connectivity
- 6.0
- Battery & charging
- 5.8
Strengths
- The 144 Hz AMOLED display has a refresh rate among the best of its time.
- The 5100 mAh battery has a capacity among the best of its time.
- Its 30 W charging is faster than that of most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The 1/2.96″ main-camera sensor is smaller than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 388 ppi pixel density is below average for phones of its time.
- At 210 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.65″AMOLED1,080 × 2,340 px144 Hz
- Design
- 210 g78.5 mm171.7 mm9.1 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5GOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 325,370Better than 83% of phones
- Battery
- 5,100 mAh30 W
- Cameras
- 48 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
ZTE nubia Play 8 GB / 128 GB / China technical sheet
The ZTE nubia Play is aimed at mobile gaming, but its 1/2.96″ main-camera sensor is smaller than that of most phones of its time. At 210 g, it is also heavier than most. Its 6.65″ AMOLED display runs at 144 Hz, a refresh rate among the best of its time, while its 388 ppi pixel density is below average.
The 5100 mAh battery has a capacity among the best of its time, and 30 W charging is faster than that of most phones from the period. The Snapdragon 765 5G scores 325,370 in AnTuTu, better than most phones launched around the same time. The 48 MP main camera has an above-average resolution and optical image stabilization, although its sensor is smaller than most. An 8 MP ultrawide camera adds another framing option. Gaming buttons and pressure-sensitive zones on the body reinforce the phone’s gaming focus.
Overall, its design and display, camera, connectivity and battery are better than those of most phones launched around the same time; performance and hardware are above average. The nubia Play earns a NeoScore of 5.9. It suits buyers prioritizing a fast display, gaming controls and a large-capacity battery, provided the heavier build and relatively small main-camera sensor are acceptable trade-offs. The 6 GB / 128 GB configuration shown is also sold as 8 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 256 GB.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 128 GB / China
Design & display
7.1
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
- 9.5
- Display Pixel Density 388 ppi
- 8.1
- Display Features AMOLED, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 1440Hz PWM
- 2.5
- Weight 210 g
- 5.0
- Usable Surface 80.5 %
- 6.7
- Body Thickness 9.1 mm
- 5.9
Performance & hardware
5.0
- AnTuTu Score 325,370
- 2.3
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.1
- 4.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
6.4
- Sensor Size 1/2.96″
- 3.1
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 48 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
- 8.0
Connectivity
6.0
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+
- 3.0
- 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
- 9.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.8
- Battery Capacity 5,100 mAh
- 9.1
- Fast Charge Power 30 W
- 5.5
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.05
- Performance & hardware
- 4.98
- Camera
- 6.35
- Connectivity
- 5.95
- Battery & charging
- 5.77
- NeoScore rank
- #1734 / 6247
ZTE
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 620
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 325,370
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with Kryo 475 Prime, Kryo 475 Gold, and Kryo 475 Silver cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v8
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Blue
- Body Thickness
- 9.1 mm
- Body Width
- 78.5 mm
- Body Height
- 171.7 mm
- Weight
- 210 g
- Usable Surface
- 80.5 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Metal
- Resistance Features
- Pressure-Sensitive Zones
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.65″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 388 ppi
- 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- 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+
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, DTS, DTS:X
Technical
- Model numbers
- NX651J
nubia Play
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.96″
- Pixel Size
- 0.6 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.96″
- Pixel Size
- 0.6 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear macro camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear depth camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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21Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- China
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