ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A vs ZTE Obsidian
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
Better display
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
Lighter body
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 480 |
| PPI | 312 | 218 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.7 | 59.2 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Mali-T720MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 | Mediatek MT6735M |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 4GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 1800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 252 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 6 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 134.8 | 137.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 10.2 |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 137.5 |
| Width (mm) | 65.8 | 68.6 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, November. Released 2013, December | 2015, August. Released 2015, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 |
| 4G Bands | — | 2, 4, 12 |
| Speed | HSPA, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A | ZTE Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A and ZTE Obsidian are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A packs a 2000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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