Nubia Z11 miniS
+ Compare
-
Design2
-
Rear Camera8
-
360° View
-
UI Screenshot17
![UI Screenshot]()
-
Benchmarks10
![Benchmarks]()
-
Videos1
![Videos]()
Key Specs
Performance
-
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 -
Octa Core, 2 GHz -
4 GB RAM
Display
-
5.2 inches (13.21 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
Rear Camera
-
Single Camera Setup - 23 MP Primary Camera
-
LED Flash
Front Camera
-
13 MP
Battery
-
3000 mAh -
USB Type-C port
General
-
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 200 GB
Nubia Z11 miniS Compare Camera Samples
Nubia Z11 miniS Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
![Ershad Kaleebullah]()
Specs at a glance
+
Great for daylight shots and selfies
+
Let’s talk about the cameras first before we explore the other bits of the phone. The 22.6MP Sony IMX318 sensor is attached to a f/2.0 lens. Like I mentioned earlier, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe has a similar setup. When I had reviewed the Zenfone 3 Deluxe, I’d mentioned how my camera samples were incredibly detailed.
Read More
Yet another iPhone 7 lookalike, but with an ergonomic design
+
Lately, I’ve been noticing that a lot of smartphones made by Chinese brands are inspired by the Apple iPhone 7’s (review) design. Case in point, the vivo V5 Plus (review) and the OPPO R9s. Joining the fray is the nubia Z11 miniS. From the speaker and USB type-C port setup at the bottom to the antenna lines on the rear, the Z11 miniS takes more than just an inspiration from Apple’s flagship. However, nubia’s signature red circular LED home button and the red camera ring adds some level of differentiation to the phone. I like the capacitive touch buttons below the display. It is neatly backlit in red and it looks rather attractive when it glows.
Read More
nubia UI 4.0 software is feature rich but it is a hot mess
+
The Z11 miniS runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with nubia UI 4.0 skin on top of it. On the face of it, the software looks nondescript with all the apps lined up on the home screen and no app drawer, but dig deeper and you will realise that it is filled to the brim with features. But if I have to be straight, the software is a hot mess and most of the features are better left untouched.
Read More
The clunkiest Snapdragon 625-powered smartphone yet
+
Before I talk about the internal hardware of the nubia Z11 miniS, let me just say this – do not, I repeat – do not switch on all the extraneous features like Edge Gestures if you want smooth performance. Despite the use of the ever-reliable Snapdragon 625 SoC and 4GB of RAM, the phone stuttered in daily usage. Even opening apps and just swiping between home screens was a task. Switch off the Edge Gestures, and the performance improved drastically.
Read More
Should you buy it?
+
So, is the nubia Z11 miniS -- priced at Rs 16,999 -- more than just a good camera smartphone? The short answer to that is – no. Primarily because the software is a mess, and the hardware doesn’t perform to its potential. Don't get me wrong, it is not an entirely bad phone… it’s just a stack of missed opportunities, except for the cameras of course. That said, the Moto G5 Plus' rear camera goes toe-to-toe against Z11 miniS' 23-megapixel shooter.
Read More
Read full Review
Let’s talk about the cameras first before we explore the other bits of the phone. The 22.6MP Sony IMX318 sensor is attached to a f/2.0 lens. Like I mentioned earlier, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe has a similar setup. When I had reviewed the Zenfone 3 Deluxe, I’d mentioned how my camera samples were incredibly detailed.
Read MoreLately, I’ve been noticing that a lot of smartphones made by Chinese brands are inspired by the Apple iPhone 7’s (review) design. Case in point, the vivo V5 Plus (review) and the OPPO R9s. Joining the fray is the nubia Z11 miniS. From the speaker and USB type-C port setup at the bottom to the antenna lines on the rear, the Z11 miniS takes more than just an inspiration from Apple’s flagship. However, nubia’s signature red circular LED home button and the red camera ring adds some level of differentiation to the phone. I like the capacitive touch buttons below the display. It is neatly backlit in red and it looks rather attractive when it glows.
Read MoreThe Z11 miniS runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with nubia UI 4.0 skin on top of it. On the face of it, the software looks nondescript with all the apps lined up on the home screen and no app drawer, but dig deeper and you will realise that it is filled to the brim with features. But if I have to be straight, the software is a hot mess and most of the features are better left untouched.
Read MoreBefore I talk about the internal hardware of the nubia Z11 miniS, let me just say this – do not, I repeat – do not switch on all the extraneous features like Edge Gestures if you want smooth performance. Despite the use of the ever-reliable Snapdragon 625 SoC and 4GB of RAM, the phone stuttered in daily usage. Even opening apps and just swiping between home screens was a task. Switch off the Edge Gestures, and the performance improved drastically.
Read MoreSo, is the nubia Z11 miniS -- priced at Rs 16,999 -- more than just a good camera smartphone? The short answer to that is – no. Primarily because the software is a mess, and the hardware doesn’t perform to its potential. Don't get me wrong, it is not an entirely bad phone… it’s just a stack of missed opportunities, except for the cameras of course. That said, the Moto G5 Plus' rear camera goes toe-to-toe against Z11 miniS' 23-megapixel shooter.
Read MoreCompetitors For Nubia Z11 miniS
View Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Nubia Z11 miniS
Lenovo Zuk Edge
Nubia Z11 miniS
Nubia N1
Nubia Z11 miniS
vivo X9
Nubia Z11 miniS
OPPO F1 Plus
Nubia Z11 miniS
Nubia Z11 Mini
Nubia Z11 miniS
Nubia N1 Lite
Nubia Z11 miniS Specifications
General |
|
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Custom UI | Nubia UI |
Performance
(Good)
|
|
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 |
| Processor | Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
|
Display
(Excellent)
|
|
|---|---|
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 424 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 70.65 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
|
Design |
|
|---|---|
| Height | 146 mm |
| Width | 72.1 mm |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 158 grams |
|
Click to View
|
Rear Camera
(Good)
|
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ||||||
|
||||||
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 5536 x 4152 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|||||
| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
|
Front Camera
(Good)
|
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ||||||
|
||||||
| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
|
|
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
Storage |
|
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 200 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
|
|---|---|
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
|
|---|---|
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
|
|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Back |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Recent Stories
Nubia Z11 miniS User Reviews
Nubia Z11 miniS Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB + 64 GB |
| Display | 5.2", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 23 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
Popular Links
- All Upcoming Phones
- vivo X300 FE
- OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
- OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- vivo X300 Ultra
- realme 16T 5G
- Best Phones Under 10,000
- Best Phones Under 15,000
- Best Phones Under 20,000
- Best phones in any price range
- Samsung Mobiles
- Moto Mobiles
- vivo Mobiles
- OPPO Mobiles
- Tecno Mobiles
- OnePlus Mobiles
- realme Mobiles