nubia Z17 Lite vs ZTE Axon M: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: nubia Z17 Lite vs ZTE Axon M. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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nubia Z17 Litenubia Z17 LiteChina · 6GB · 64GB
ZTE Axon MZTE Axon MGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
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nubia Z17 Lite
nubia Z17 Lite
China · 6GB · 64GB
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ZTE Axon M
ZTE Axon M
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
41 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the nubia Z17 Lite vs ZTE Axon M

Specs nubia Z17 Lite price comparison nubia Z17 Lite
China · 6GB · 64GB 		ZTE Axon M prices ZTE Axon M
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 75% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
152.8 mm
7.6 mm 		71.6 mm
150.8 mm
12.1 mm
Weight 168 g 230 g
Micro SnapD. 653
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 83.163
v7 		170.377
v7
Battery 3200 mAh 3180 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2 		1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX350 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Nubia ZTE
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		October 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

nubia Z17 Lite
ZTE Axon M
nubia Z17 Lite
ZTE Axon M
Size
72.6 mm • 152.8 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.6 mm • 150.8 mm • 12.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 230 g
Usable surface 75 % 69 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • NTSC
  • 96% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
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Is it comfortable?
9.1
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
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Number of reviews
41 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
83.163
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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170.377
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Dolby Atmos

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.3
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Number of reviews
41 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX258 Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO 100 - 12800 --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2.8"
2
Camera type

Black & white
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Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX258
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
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Sensor size
1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Main camera for Selfies
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Main camera for Selfies
Use the main camera for selfies, depending on the model: using a turning mechanism, the rear screen ...
Resolution 16 Mpx --
Sensor Samsung
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
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Quality of selfies
8.9
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
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Number of reviews
41 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B12 (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.240 W/Kg on head
0.567 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.050 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
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Quality of the GPS
8.4
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And the WiFi?
8.8
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Number of reviews
41 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
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3180 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 54%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
41 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.2 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 19%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
41 reviews
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Prices
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