ZTE nubia Z11
The ZTE nubia Z11 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 151.8 x 72.3 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 403 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 162g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, June. Released 2016, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
403 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
162g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
151.8 x 72.3 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 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, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Z11 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z11 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE nubia Z11 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z11 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE nubia Z11 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z11 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Z11 ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4.
The ZTE nubia Z11 uses USB Type-C, OTG.
The ZTE nubia Z11 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The ZTE nubia Z11 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
