ZTE nubia Z9 Max
The ZTE nubia Z9 Max is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 154.8 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 165g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, March. Released 2015, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
OS
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 2.8
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
165g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
154.8 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Z9 Max does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z9 Max has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z9 Max supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE nubia Z9 Max SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z9 Max has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Z9 Max ships with Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 2.8.
The ZTE nubia Z9 Max uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The ZTE nubia Z9 Max supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The ZTE nubia Z9 Max has 4.1, A2DP.
