Nubia Z17 Mini
+ Compare
-
Design7
-
Rear Camera8
-
360° View
-
UI Screenshot17
![UI Screenshot]()
-
Benchmarks10
![Benchmarks]()
-
Videos2
![Videos]()
Key Specs
Performance
-
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 -
Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad Core + 1.4 GHz, Quad core) -
4 GB RAM
Display
-
5.2 inches (13.21 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD) -
Gorilla Glass Protection
Rear Camera
-
Dual Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
- 13 MP Camera
-
LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
-
16 MP
Battery
-
2950 mAh -
Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
-
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 200 GB
Nubia Z17 Mini Compare Camera Samples
Nubia Z17 Mini Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
![Nitansh Rastogi]()
Verdict
It looks like the nubia Z17 mini brings with it a winning formula – solid design, gorgeous display, impressive cameras, and loaded hardware – all at an attractive price tag of Rs 19,999. Our only major gripe with the smartphone is its old Android iteration, and some optimisation issues which we ran into every now and then. At this price, the handset is able to compete with the dual camera-toting Honor 8 (review) quite well, along with beating the likes of the ASUS ZenFone 3 (review) and OPPO F3 (review), in some aspects.If you are looking for a solid and compact smartphone with powerful c...
Read Full Verdict
Pros
- Compact and elegant design
- Gorgeous display
- Impressive dual cameras with a ton of features
- Smooth performance
Cons
- Older version of Android
- Average battery life
Specs at a glance
+
Cameras: one plus one equals 11
+
Since the highlight of the nubia Z17 Mini is its rear cameras, let’s begin our review by focussing on them (no pun intended). The device sports twin 13-megapixel snappers at its back. For shooting in low light, the cameras get help from an LED flash. In terms of the implementation, the pair captures RGB information as well as monochrome images – promising better colour reproduction. This also means that the Z17 mini uses both its cameras by default.
Read More
Design and display: understated elegance
+
The nubia Z17 mini borrows some design elements from the nubia Z11 (review), which has won accolades for its bezel-less design. What that means is that the latest offering from the brand also features slim bezels, although there’s significant space above and below the screen. But thanks to its compact 5.2-inch display, the device has an ideal size for one-hand usage. It’s also quite slim at 7.5mm and doesn’t feel bulky at 155g, because the weight is well distributed.
Read More
Hardware and software: an eight-pack wonder but with stale Marshmallow
+
The nubia Z17 mini draws power from Qualcomm’s powerful mid-range SoC, Snapdragon 652. The octa-core chipset offers two quad-core clusters running at 1.95GHz and 1.4GHz, respectively. Paired with 4 gigs of RAM, the hardware is capable enough to handle anything thrown at it – and the real-life usage lives up to the expectations. Be it basic things like navigating between screens or opening apps, or switching between multiple apps, the smartphone is able to offer a smooth performance. Thanks to the Adreno 510 graphics processor, gaming is also impressive. Playing with the tag team of Batman, Harley Quinn and Wonder Women in DC’s Injustice 2 for more than an hour was quite delightful, and there were no lags or frame drops. The device does get warm at the upper side of the back after a long gaming session, though that doesn’t affect the performance.
Read More
Read full Review
Verdict
It looks like the nubia Z17 mini brings with it a winning formula – solid design, gorgeous display, impressive cameras, and loaded hardware – all at an attractive price tag of Rs 19,999. Our only major gripe with the smartphone is its old Android iteration, and some optimisation issues which we ran into every now and then. At this price, the handset is able to compete with the dual camera-toting Honor 8 (review) quite well, along with beating the likes of the ASUS ZenFone 3 (review) and OPPO F3 (review), in some aspects.If you are looking for a solid and compact smartphone with powerful c... Read Full Verdict
- Compact and elegant design
- Gorgeous display
- Impressive dual cameras with a ton of features
- Smooth performance
Pros
- Older version of Android
- Average battery life
Cons
Since the highlight of the nubia Z17 Mini is its rear cameras, let’s begin our review by focussing on them (no pun intended). The device sports twin 13-megapixel snappers at its back. For shooting in low light, the cameras get help from an LED flash. In terms of the implementation, the pair captures RGB information as well as monochrome images – promising better colour reproduction. This also means that the Z17 mini uses both its cameras by default.
Read MoreThe nubia Z17 mini borrows some design elements from the nubia Z11 (review), which has won accolades for its bezel-less design. What that means is that the latest offering from the brand also features slim bezels, although there’s significant space above and below the screen. But thanks to its compact 5.2-inch display, the device has an ideal size for one-hand usage. It’s also quite slim at 7.5mm and doesn’t feel bulky at 155g, because the weight is well distributed.
Read MoreThe nubia Z17 mini draws power from Qualcomm’s powerful mid-range SoC, Snapdragon 652. The octa-core chipset offers two quad-core clusters running at 1.95GHz and 1.4GHz, respectively. Paired with 4 gigs of RAM, the hardware is capable enough to handle anything thrown at it – and the real-life usage lives up to the expectations. Be it basic things like navigating between screens or opening apps, or switching between multiple apps, the smartphone is able to offer a smooth performance. Thanks to the Adreno 510 graphics processor, gaming is also impressive. Playing with the tag team of Batman, Harley Quinn and Wonder Women in DC’s Injustice 2 for more than an hour was quite delightful, and there were no lags or frame drops. The device does get warm at the upper side of the back after a long gaming session, though that doesn’t affect the performance.
Read MoreCompetitors For Nubia Z17 Mini
View Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Nubia Z17 Mini
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Nubia Z17 Mini
Xiaomi Mi5 128GB
Nubia Z17 Mini
Lenovo Z2 Plus 64GB (Zuk Z2)
Nubia Z17 Mini
Moto G5S Plus
Nubia Z17 Mini
Nubia Z17
Nubia Z17 Mini
Nubia M2
Nubia Z17 Mini Specifications
General |
|
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Custom UI | Nubia UI |
Performance
(Avg)
|
|
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 |
| Processor | Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A72 + 1.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 510 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
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) | 69.97 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
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 | 146.6 mm |
| Width | 72.5 mm |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 155 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Metal Back: Metal |
|
Click to View
|
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
|
||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 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 |
|||||||||||
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps | |||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
|
Front Camera
(Very Good)
|
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ||||||
|
||||||
| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
|
|
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2950 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
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
|
| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
|
|---|---|
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
|
|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Nubia Z17 Mini User Reviews
Nubia Z17 Mini Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB + 64 GB |
| Display | 5.2", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 2950 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
- vivo Mobiles
- Samsung Mobiles
- OnePlus Mobiles
- Motorola Mobiles
- OPPO Mobiles
- realme Mobiles
- iQOO Mobiles