ZTE nubia Z9
The ZTE nubia Z9 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.2 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, May. Released 2015, June
⚙️ 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 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
192g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (Exclusive edition only; side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Z9 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z9 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the ZTE nubia Z9 does not support a memory card.
The ZTE nubia Z9 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE nubia Z9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Z9 ships with Android 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3.
The ZTE nubia Z9 uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG.
The ZTE nubia Z9 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The ZTE nubia Z9 has 4.1, A2DP.
