ZTE nubia Z5
The ZTE nubia Z5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 137.9 x 69.1 x 7.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 126g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, December. Released 2012, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait 300
OS
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
126g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
137.9 x 69.1 x 7.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Z5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE nubia Z5 does not support a memory card.
The ZTE nubia Z5 SIM configuration: Yes.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Z5 ships with Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE nubia Z5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE nubia Z5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot.
The ZTE nubia Z5 has 4.0, A2DP.
