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ZTE nubia Z5S vs ZTE Quest 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

ZTE nubia Z5S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
ZTE nubia Z5S
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
ZTE nubia Z5S
Better display
ZTE nubia Z5S
Lighter body
ZTE nubia Z5S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 480 |
| PPI | 441 | 215 |
| Screen-to-body | 72.7 | 69.3 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Mediatek MT6739 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, 720p@120fps | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 2000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Yes | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 137.7 | 137 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 10.6 |
| Weight (g) | 126 | 143 |
| Width (mm) | 68.8 | 68 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, November. Released 2013, December | 2020, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, August |
Network
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE (market dependent) | 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 41 |
| edge | Yes | — |
| gprs | Yes | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | TBD | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z5S | ZTE Quest 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE nubia Z5S and ZTE Quest 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
ZTE nubia Z5S packs a 2300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
ZTE nubia Z5S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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