ZTE nubia Z7
The ZTE nubia Z7 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 153.2 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm (6.03 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 538 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, July. Released 2014, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
538 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
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
Dimensions
153.2 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm (6.03 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
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, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Z7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z7 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE nubia Z7 does not support a memory card.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z7 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Z7 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2.
The ZTE nubia Z7 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE nubia Z7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The ZTE nubia Z7 has 4.0, A2DP.
