Entry-level · 2017
ZTE nubia Z17 lite
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Xiaomi Poco C50
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
Full specifications
What stands out
Hi-Res audio for higher-quality listening
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) · 8-core 1.95 GHz · Adreno 510
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm) · 8-core 1.95 GHz · Adreno 510
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX258, 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
3200 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Battery
3200 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Audio
Audio
Speakers
Mono
Audio features
Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
168 g · 7.6 mm
Build & Design
168 g · 7.6 mmHeight
153.0 mm
Width
72.6 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
Weight
168 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
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
83k vs 598k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection
vs
Samsung Galaxy S8
Loses on most
4 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution
Lower benchmark score
83k vs 202k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 168 g vs 155 g
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