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Entry-level · 2017

ZTE nubia Z17

Sold for ₦150,000 · 1 sellers·Last checked just now

Our Take CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A14

A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 18W charging.

Watch out Smaller battery (3200mAh), 18W charging (slow)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
5.5″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
Snapdragon 835 6 / 64 GB
3200 mAh 18W charging
23 MP 2 rear · 16 MP selfie
4G LTE NFC
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In the Real World

See how the ZTE nubia Z17 looks and feels in everyday use.

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Full specifications

What stands out

Pro camera extras: optical zoom, RAW, manual focus

No headphone jack — most rivals still have one

Display

5.5″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
5.5"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 × 1920 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.35 GHz · Adreno 540
Basic CPU

Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Lower mid-range
AnTuTu
208,922
v7
GeekBench
6,622
Graphics test
GFXBench 25 fps
CPU
8-core, 2.35 GHz
GPU
Adreno 540
Process
10 nm
RAM type
LPDDR4X RAM
Storage type
UFS Storage 2.1
CPU layout
4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz

Camera

16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Telephoto
12 MP f/1.8
Camera
23 MP f/2.0
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX362 Exmor RS, 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Camera extras
optical zoom, RAW, manual focus
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

3200 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
3200 mAh
Lab endurance
81:00h
Wired charging
18 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Memory

6 GB RAM · 64 GB
Tight
RAM
6 GB
Storage
64 GB
Fills fast
Expandable
No

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
4.1
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
USB
USB-C
USB OTG
Supported
3.5mm jack
No
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

173 g · 7.6 mm
Height
152.6 mm
Width
72.4 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
Weight
173 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone X

Loses on most 4 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution
Lower benchmark score
209k vs 598k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection
Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S8

Loses on most 3 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 173 g vs 155 g
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Where to buy

1 seller·Used from ₦150,000

Prices were last checked in April 2026. Always verify on the seller's site before purchasing.

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MIKE IGHOS GADGETS NIG LTD

₦150,000
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