BQ Aquaris M 2017 vs Huawei P8 Lite 2017 vs ZTE Nubia Z9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris M 2017 vs Huawei P8 Lite 2017 vs ZTE Nubia Z9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BQ Aquaris M 2017BQ Aquaris M 2017Global · 3GB · 32GB
Huawei P8 Lite 2017Huawei P8 Lite 2017Global · 3GB · 16GB
ZTE Nubia Z9ZTE Nubia Z9China · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
BQ Aquaris M 2017
BQ Aquaris M 2017
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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ZTE Nubia Z9
ZTE Nubia Z9
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.9Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
7.4
82 reviews
7.0
6 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris M 2017 vs Huawei P8 Lite 2017 vs ZTE Nubia Z9

Specs stores to buy BQ Aquaris M 2017 BQ Aquaris M 2017
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Huawei P8 Lite 2017 Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Global · 3GB · 16GB 		ZTE Nubia Z9 prices ZTE Nubia Z9
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 69% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.5 mm
151.8 mm
8.5 mm 		72.9 mm
147.2 mm
7.6 mm 		68.3 mm
147.4 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 162 g 147 g 192 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		Kirin 655
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 30.215
v? 		56.598
v6 		75.817
v6
Battery 3620 mAh 3000 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
5K3M2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX234 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 8.0 Oreo Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand BQ Huawei Nubia
Aliases -- -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		January 2017,
7 years ago 		May 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris M 2017
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
ZTE Nubia Z9
BQ Aquaris M 2017
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
ZTE Nubia Z9
Size
75.5 mm • 151.8 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.9 mm • 147.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.3 mm • 147.4 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 162 g 147 g 192 g
Usable surface 72 % 69 % 74 %
Materials Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Gold

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

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Quantum Color+
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • CGS - Continuous Grain Silicon

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.5
6.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.4
7.5
Is it comfortable?
--
8.4
7.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
7.3
8.7
Number of reviews
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82 reviews
6 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 655 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.15 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 16 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 ARM Mali-T830 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
30.215
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 18% of devices
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56.598
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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75.817
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.7
9.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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7.5
7.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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6.8
8.3
Number of reviews
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82 reviews
6 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Samsung 5K3M2 Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX234 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 40 - 3200
Pixel size 1.13 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" -- 1/2.6"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 4.9 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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8.1
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
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6.2
7.5
Quality of selfies
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7.5
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.8
8.2
Number of reviews
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82 reviews
6 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.395 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body 		0.360 W/Kg on head
0.930 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 -- 1.120 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • TV-Out

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.5
9.0
Quality of the GPS
--
8.4
8.7
And the WiFi?
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8.5
9.3
Number of reviews
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82 reviews
6 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3620 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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82 reviews
6 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 15%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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82 reviews
6 reviews
Prices
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