ZTE Nubia Z9 mini vs ZTE Star 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: ZTE Nubia Z9 mini vs ZTE Star 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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ZTE Nubia Z9 miniZTE Nubia Z9 miniChina · 3GB · 16GB · Elite
ZTE Star 2ZTE Star 2Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
China · 3GB · 16GB · Elite
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ZTE Star 2
ZTE Star 2
Global · 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
7.3
9 reviews
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No user reviews

Technical specifications of the ZTE Nubia Z9 mini vs ZTE Star 2

Specs where to buy ZTE Nubia Z9 mini ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
China · 3GB · 16GB · Elite 		ZTE Star 2 price comparison ZTE Star 2
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.8 mm
141.3 mm
8.2 mm 		69.2 mm
140.5 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 147 g 130 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 31.025
v? 		39.875
v?
Battery 2900 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX234 Exmor RS
1
12.9 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Nubia ZTE
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2015,
9 years ago 		December 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
ZTE Star 2
ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
ZTE Star 2
Size
69.8 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.2 mm • 140.5 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 147 g 130 g
Usable surface 70 % 71 %
Materials Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • CGS - Continuous Grain Silicon
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.9
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
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Is it comfortable?
8.3
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
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Number of reviews
9 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
31.025
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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39.875
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.9
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Number of reviews
9 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12.9 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 40 - 3200 --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 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
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
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Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
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Quality of selfies
6.9
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Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
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Number of reviews
9 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

 0.421 W/Kg on head
1.438 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

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

Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
9 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 22%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
9 reviews
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Prices
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