Meizu 15 vs ZTE Nubia Z5S mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu 15 vs ZTE Nubia Z5S mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Meizu 15Meizu 15China · 4GB · 64GB
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Meizu 15
Meizu 15
China · 4GB · 64GB
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ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
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China · 2GB · 16GB
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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
9.2
5 reviews
8.5
8 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu 15 vs ZTE Nubia Z5S mini

Specs where to buy Meizu 15 Meizu 15
China · 4GB · 64GB 		ZTE Nubia Z5S mini price comparison ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.46" 4.7"
Resolution FHD HD
Usable surface 79% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.0 mm
143.0 mm
7.3 mm 		65.7 mm
134.8 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 152 g 120 g
Micro SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 600
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 134.170
v7 		21.012
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 2000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX380 Exmor RS
2 		1
12.8 Mpx · Unknow
Exmor
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Meizu Nubia
Aliases M881Q

Release Date
Release date April 2018,
5 years ago 		November 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu 15
ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
Meizu 15
ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
Size
72.0 mm • 143.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.7 mm • 134.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 152 g 120 g
Usable surface 79 % 68 %
Materials Metal -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.46" 4.7"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS • IGZO
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.6
9.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
7.9
Number of reviews
5 reviews
8 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 4x Krait 300 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
134.170
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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21.012
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
6.9
Number of reviews
5 reviews
8 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX380 Exmor RS Sony Exmor
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" --
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.8
5.9
Quality of selfies
8.6
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.6
8.1
Number of reviews
5 reviews
8 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

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

SAR
European measurement

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

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American measurement

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

 1.110 W/Kg on head
0.930 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.8
8.3
Quality of the GPS
9.8
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.8
8.0
Number of reviews
5 reviews
8 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
24.0W 		No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 80%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 75%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
8 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 50%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 50%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
8 reviews
Prices
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