ZTE nubia M2 Play
The ZTE nubia M2 Play is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 154.5 x 68.5 x 7.9 mm (6.08 x 2.70 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, June. Released 2017, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
154.5 x 68.5 x 7.9 mm (6.08 x 2.70 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia M2 Play does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE nubia M2 Play does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE nubia M2 Play supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE nubia M2 Play SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE nubia M2 Play has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia M2 Play ships with Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.
The ZTE nubia M2 Play uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE nubia M2 Play supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE nubia M2 Play has 4.x, A2DP, LE.
