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ZTE nubia Z17 lite

The ZTE nubia Z17 lite is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).

2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Overall
B+
Performance
B+
Display
B+
Battery
C+
Camera
A
Charging
B
Software
C+
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 153 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm)
RAM6GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
Sharp 401 PPI screen
5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
Lightweight at 168g — easy to carry
3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
Smaller 3,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2017, August. Released 2017, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 510
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
Storage
64GB
Memory Card
No
💻 Display
Size
5.5"
Resolution
1080×1920
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Selfie
16 MP
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging
18W wired, QC3
📱 Design & Build
Weight
168g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Black/Gold, Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Speed
HSPA, LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Radio
No
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Z17 lite does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z17 lite has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE nubia Z17 lite charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
No, the ZTE nubia Z17 lite does not support a memory card.
The ZTE nubia Z17 lite SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z17 lite has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Z17 lite ships with Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.
The ZTE nubia Z17 lite uses USB Type-C, OTG.
The ZTE nubia Z17 lite supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE nubia Z17 lite has 4.2, A2DP, LE.

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