Nubia Z17 vs OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Xiaomi Mi6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nubia Z17 vs OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Xiaomi Mi6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Nubia Z17
Nubia Z17
International · 8GB · 64GB
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OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G955U
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Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 6.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.6
17 reviews
9.4
164 reviews
8.8
113 reviews
9.1
218 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nubia Z17 vs OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Xiaomi Mi6

Specs where to buy Nubia Z17 Nubia Z17
International · 8GB · 64GB
stores to buy OnePlus 5 OnePlus 5
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy S8+ price compare Samsung Galaxy S8+
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G955U
Xiaomi Mi6 price compare Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 6.2" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD WQHD+ FHD
Usable surface 75% useful 73% useful 83% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.3 mm
152.6 mm
7.6 mm
74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.3 mm
73.4 mm
159.5 mm
8.1 mm
70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 173 g 153 g 173 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 208.922
v7
315.411
v9
201.114
v7
255.178
v8
Battery 3200 mAh 3300 mAh 3500 mAh 3350 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX362 Exmor RS
2
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX398 Exmor RS
2
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand Nubia OnePlus Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases NX563J -- -- xiaomi Mi 6

Release Date

Release date June 2017,
6 years ago
June 2017,
6 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
April 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market International Global N. America China

Design & Materials

Structure

Nubia Z17
OnePlus 5
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Xiaomi Mi6
Nubia Z17
OnePlus 5
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Xiaomi Mi6
Size
72.3 mm 152.6 mm 7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
74.7 mm 152.7 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
73.4 mm 159.5 mm 8.1 mm
Print 3D Model
70.5 mm 145.2 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 173 g 153 g 173 g 168 g
Usable surface 75 % 73 % 83 % 71 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass, Metal
Resistance IP63 - IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Red
Black
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Blue

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 6.2" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS In-Cell AMOLED Super AMOLED HDR 10 LCD IPS JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 529 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
8.1
6.7
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.4
9.5
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.4
8.9
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.8
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
17 reviews
164 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM

RAM 8 GB 6 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4 RAM -- LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Independent SD slot
No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
9.0
8.4
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
9.8
8.8
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
9.7
8.5
9.4
Number of reviews
17 reviews
164 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Sony IMX398 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L2 Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.8" 1/2.6" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
23 Mpx
20 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX318 Exmor RS
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS BSI
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.6"
1/2.8"
1/3.4"

Features

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

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX371 Exmor Samsung S5K3H7 Sony IMX268 Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm 1.22 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3" 1/3.2" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --
87
Mobile
87
Photo
86
Video
-- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.4
9.3
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
8.2
7.9
7.5
Quality of selfies
8.1
9.1
8.6
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.8
8.6
8.7
Number of reviews
17 reviews
164 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

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

Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DID
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation

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

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • 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.

-- 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body
-- 0.409 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

-- 1.370 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body
0.160 W/Kg on head
0.460 W/Kg on body
--

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.5
9.1
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.4
9.0
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.7
9.5
9.0
9.4
Number of reviews
17 reviews
164 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3200 mAh
3300 mAh
3500 mAh
3350 mAh
Type Li-Ion Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
20.0W
Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
17 reviews
164 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 7.0
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 42%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 21%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
17 reviews
164 reviews
113 reviews
218 reviews