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ZTE nubia Z17 miniS

Name: ZTE nubia Z17 miniS
Brand: ZTE

The ZTE nubia Z17 miniS 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

Performance

B+

Display

B+

Battery

C+

Camera

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" · 147.5 x 71.2 x 7.6 mm (5.81 x 2.80 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 424 PPI screen

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

✓Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry

⊗ Cons

✗Smaller 3,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging

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

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

⚠️ Not ideal for

Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2017, October. Released 2017, October

⚙️ 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

Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5

RAM

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 3

📷 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-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable

Charging

18W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

155g

Very light — comfortable for long use

Dimensions

147.5 x 71.2 x 7.6 mm (5.81 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Black Gold, Deep Blue, Aegean Blue

Sensors

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

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/100 Mbps

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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

USB

USB Type-C

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

No, the ZTE nubia Z17 miniS does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The ZTE nubia Z17 miniS ships with Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.

The ZTE nubia Z17 miniS uses USB Type-C.

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

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

ZTE nubia Z17 miniS

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