ZTE Axon M vs ZTE nubia Z17 mini
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
ZTE Axon M
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ZTE nubia Z17 mini
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
ZTE Axon M
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
ZTE Axon M
Better display
ZTE Axon M
Lighter body
ZTE nubia Z17 mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 426 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 68.3 | 70.1 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 510 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 - Standard editionQualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) - High edition |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | nubia UI 4 |
| OS Version | 7.1.2 | 6.1 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, (depth) |
| Lens | 20 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 16 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3180 | 2950 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 290 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 29 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 150.9 | 146.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.2 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 230 | 155 |
| Width (mm) | 71.6 | 72.5 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, October. Released 2017, November | 2017, April. Released 2017, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, dual speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE Axon M | ZTE nubia Z17 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE Axon M and ZTE nubia Z17 mini are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
ZTE Axon M packs a 3180 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
ZTE Axon M reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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