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ZTE nubia Z17 mini

Name: ZTE nubia Z17 mini
Brand: ZTE

The ZTE nubia Z17 mini is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - Standard edition Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) - High edition, suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).

2017 · Mid-range · Android 6.1 (Marshmallow)

Overall

Performance

B+

Display

B+

Battery

C+

Camera

A+

Charging

Software

C+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size5.2" · 146.7 x 72.5 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - Standard edition Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) - High edition

RAM4GB | 6GB

Storage64GB

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Sharp 424 PPI screen

✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Smaller 2,950 mAh battery — may need midday charging

✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - Standard edition Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) - High edition — struggles with demanding apps

⚠️ Not ideal for

Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - Standard edition Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) - High edition

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Adreno 510

Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4

RAM

4GB | 6GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

5.2"

Resolution

1080×1920

Sharpness

424 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

📷 Camera

Main Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR

Selfie

16 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

2,950 mAh

May need midday charging with heavy use

Type

Li-Po 2950 mAh, non-removable

Charging

18W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

155g

Very light — comfortable for long use

Dimensions

146.7 x 72.5 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Elegant Black, Gold Black, Champagne Gold, Red

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

USB

USB Type-C, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the ZTE nubia Z17 mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the ZTE nubia Z17 mini has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the ZTE nubia Z17 mini charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).

Yes, the ZTE nubia Z17 mini supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The ZTE nubia Z17 mini SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the ZTE nubia Z17 mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The ZTE nubia Z17 mini ships with Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4.

The ZTE nubia Z17 mini uses USB Type-C, OTG.

The ZTE nubia Z17 mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.

The ZTE nubia Z17 mini has 4.1, A2DP, LE.

ZTE nubia Z17 mini

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