ZTE nubia Z11

  • Released 2016, July
    162g, 7.5mm thickness
    Android 6.1; nubia UI 4
    64GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.5"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    2160p
  • 4/6GB RAM
    Snapdragon 820
  • 3000mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE nubia Z11 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
  LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800) - Europe
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2016, June
Status Available. Released 2016, July
Body Dimensions 151.8 x 72.3 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight 162 g (5.71 oz)
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS Android 6.1 (Marshmallow); nubia UI 4
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 530
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 1 TB (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Main Camera Single 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12�m, PDAF, OIS
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4�m
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Dolby Atmos sound
24-bit/192kHz audio
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)
Misc Colors Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Price About 280 EUR
Tests Performance Basemark OS II: 2591 / Basemark OS II 2.0: 1790
Basemark X: 23899
Display Contrast ratio: 1196 (nominal), 3.466 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 64dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 71dB
Battery life

ZTE nubia Z11 - User Reviews

  • Nice phone and I like NFC

  • Dude? Did you think android is an app? An apk? Really?

  • I bought Nubia Z11 in February 2017. From the last couple of weeks, I am facing a strange issue, Front camera switch button got disappeared from the default camera app on my phone and it is disabled in other apps like Whatsapp, Facebook etc. I have tried a factory reset option and all the options available on the internet but nothing helped. Can anyone please help me out?

  • Hi, I have been using this phone from almost a year. No doubt it's crafted as a perfect beauty with right hardware specs, but it's the weakest in software. Their updated are crap and o won't recommend any one to update. It's full of bugs and language is so amateurish u would laugh many a times. Support also sucks. Better buy from brand which also has better service and software updates on regular basis. I am discarding it now as recd no support for issues and it's everyday software bugs are making my experience a horror. It's perfect example of beauty without brains, rather I'm today's world opposite is required

  • Yes in indian version it does. No such issues like bluetooth wifi. Go with ebay refurbished, u'll get it in 1900 with 6 month brand warrenty.

  • Hi Does this phone have Gapps? Does it have any considerable problems such as wifi, Bluetooth or ...?

  • Update available official nubia website. But not gud. No nubia apk available

  • Dear All, I found some of you comparing Z11 with One Plus 3T, Please understand oneplus is indeed a competitor i agree, but it cannot lead z11 in all the aspects. z11 has a dolby atmos feature which u can find in the music player go to settings in the music player click sound effects under u will find dolby atmos click again on the top u will find the "Demonstrate" just click and wait. a video with theatring effect will play. Z11 has an infrared port, expandable storage which One Plus 3T doesnot have. 64 gb alone won't be sufficient for recording 4k videos. See the bezel less beauty it is uncomparable. Z11 has dual antenna options which also transmits data uninterruptedly even in the weird network place. A pro mode option in the camera options does a decent job. It has a screen mirror options which connect and transfers very quick to the TV. I love watching the game i play in the bigger screen. Totally astonishing. front facing camera also has face detection option which performs well than leading smartphones.

  • Activate DND (Do not disturb) I'm your sims via customer care they have no damn right to disturb if one don't intend to

  • It's november. Has the update been finally released

  • Try hearing with the pair of headphone that comes with the set. It is rocking!

  • Turn off the HDR Mode and try. It produce two images in all models. I don't know Y?

  • Not interested in any Non-removable battery smartphone

  • when the Z11 release the android 7 nougat?

  • Will Nubia Z11 be updated to Nougat in India?

  • its having marshmillow out of the box and i think nogaut also updted for some users may be chinese

  • >>>We will release android 7.0 for Z11 in the early September (europe). -from Nubia support

  • Hi guys! Are there software updates for this smart phone? I do not know much about ZTE yet. Android 6.0 is old now.

  • One more Q... why Music player plays songs only in alphabetical order and not by numbers like its should? but its not enough... seems dolby atmos is on only with this player but for example with jetaudio dolby stays flat .. this is suck..

  • I bought z11 gold 4/64 an i show me new rom update nx531j encommon_v1.21 but i always stops at 24% while installing and reboots, anyone had that issue? maybe someone know how this package download manualy?

  • download miacraft screen mirror in google playstore and open it

  • Where is the cast option to connect to smart TV. I am unable to locate it....

  • how much it ?? in sri lanka from rs??

  • I got this phone from China, not available in Sri Lanka, it cost me 80,000

  • Yes I have a brand new Nubia Z11 Black Gold Edition 6GB 64 GB , Rajagiriya Sri Lanka

  • I'm using this device for 6 months. Important points to know other than usual facts. Built in miracast for TV projection which isn't fully compatible with other TV casts. UI lacks app drawer and there's no way to sort.So unless you use Google search widget, it's a let down for people who use many apps. Looks better than competition. Edge features are useful but will take some time getting used to. These features can be customised as well. Right now Nubia z17 is a buy as compared with 1+5 (8gb) version which is a iPhone 7plus copy.

  • Check smile shutter and hdr settings. Hdr causes 2 photos to be taken.

  • hei did you got nubia z11 phone

  • hei did you got a nubia z11 phone in sri lanka

  • hi Zte m just a recent user well u can say ur new inhouse costumer.I had my hands on lg samsung nokia and xiaomi mi 5 was awesome just switch from mi to z11 nubia well its been around 2 weeks i have to admit its a preety awesome phone best is the form factor and the 0 bezels im just a little disappointed regarding z11 mini has some features which z11 is not having like answer call just sticking the phone to ur ears and nfc which is not connecting to any of my device like headphones music system is it only going to read cards and there is no to android nougats well i hope u can fix these its just softwear things which can be added in updates n im in riyadh please give us some extra edge features after all this phone is hyped for that only thank you hope u listen to my heeds as a nubia fan overall thumps up from myside.

  • How to install Nubia global beta tomorrow on Indian version of z11

  • nice one....

  • Same problem here. True caller not working and i am fed up with idea and vodafone and bajaj finserv calls. Please suggest something.

  • This display is better. Samoled and quad hd display hurt eyes. Its not even 1% painful for eyes even in long time use.

  • In Indian version it contains theme manager ?

  • I want quad HD display !

  • I have Nubia z11 (Indian version). It has not in built call blocking feature. And third party call blocking applications are not working in it. What should i do???????

  • I noticed today that my phone clicks 2 pic at same time while using back camera. Anyone with idea of turning it off.

  • I have the nubia Z11 Black Gold phone, using now from the last 1 month.Believe me bro the phone comes with the best headphones in the industry. Just install poweramp music player work around and customize it according to your preferences and you will hear the best sound from this 30K beast.

  • Hi, I was also surprised when I didn't find the recent apps key, But I digged out a little and found it, Just long press the back soft key and it will open your recent apps. Hope this suggestion is useful for you. Thank You

  • Hi, I have both OnePlus 3 & Nubia Z11. Been using OP3 Since Oct 2016 & Z11 Since 12 Days. Both the phones r almost same & powerful. While OP3 is a Powerful Overall Beast, Simple Looks, Superb Raw Power, Nice Camera, & my Favourite feature as everybody else Dash Charge it's just DOPE, Super Awesome & just charges the phone from 5% to 70% Super Fast. Both the UI's r different while the OP3 looks almost Stock & Comes with many customization options like Screenshots, Gesture controls etc. Z11's UI is a bit different, colorful, a lot useful, customization options like gestures etc. Compared to OP3 Z11 almost matches OP3. Both have SD 820, 6GB RAM. But OP3 has Sheer RAW Power a little bit better, But in Looks the Z11 is a SEXY Killer, I have the Black & GOLD Color & its just BEAUTIFUL. The build quality is top notch. Other features likes Camera is same like OP3 not much difference, but Z11 has built in Quick Charge 3.0 but the provided charger in India is not a Fast Charger. Performance: OP3 10/10 Z11 9/10 Camera: OP3 8/10 Z11 8/10 Battery Life: OP3 8/10 Z11 8/10 Display: OP3 8/10 Z11 9/10 Charging Time: OP3 10/10 Z11 8/10 (QC 3.0 Charged) UI: OP3 9/10 Z11 9/10 Hope this helps for people who wants to choose either of the devices.

  • long press back key

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  • Received my set on 15 may 2017 from amazon.in Its good in looks, speed, camera and features. Just fair in battery. Can anyone guide me to find open apps? Like in one plus 3t or other when we press the 3rd key apart from back and home, we see open apps. In Nubia z11 I am unable to locate it yet.

  • I have ust ordered Nubia z11 Black Gold from amazon India, I will post my reviews after using this beauty beast.

  • Hi they are 3 great phones.. my advise will be not the best as i didn't own the Nubia s phones. But after owned nearly 100 android phone ,i only say" my experience with oneplus 3 it's unbelievable fantastic all around under all aspects . I can't wait to try out the nubias too . After that always depend on your needs that they may be different than mines..i like super fast ui,great sound,good battery,nice shape and handling,amoled screen,thin edges etc. Op3 covers all of them...cheers

  • Update available in Nubia z11 group . add ur no . link available in z11 opinion page.

  • Which phone to decide... one plus 3t or nubia z11 or nubia z11 mini s????

  • I am using from last 3 months , There is no leg, it is very fast and smooth, battery last for 12 hours in fair use... camera & built quality awesome... go for it...

  • You used for how long? And are this phone get lag ? I need your opinion because I decided to change a phone

  • You have got Android n update?

  • Just got this phone, It's a really nice phone, build is great as is the design. Speed is never an issue and the battery has good endurance. The "edgeless" display is as advertised and beautiful in person. Camera is quite reliable and a far cry from my previous HTC M9. The UI is quirky but there are genuinely useful additions to it, it has received several updates so far including security update for Feb 2017 (out of the box was July 2016). Network signal (both WiFi and LTE) is stable, strong and fast. The single speaker is loud and of good quality, earpiece also. Considering the price I paid for it ($320), it is an excellent device. The closest competitor is the 1+3T/S7 which are both pricier where I am (about $455) and where the Z11 trumps both is design (personally) and it is unique which is important to me when it's a sea of Galaxies, iPhones etc.

  • Only in China,!!

  • Axon 7 got updated to android 7.0 over a month ago and is getting another update to 7.1.1 shortly

  • Never, I have never seen that ZTE phones ever get firmware update

  • When will android nougat available for nubia z11

  • my handset is getting very hot.is there any problem with SD 820???how can in solve this problem?? anybody plzz help me out..

  • We have a whatsapp group for nubia z11 and if you would want to join the discussion then you can join with this link - ­

  • yes

  • With heavy usage obviously I didnt mean being 24h a day using it... But using it a lot nonetheless

  • Price is too high for indian markets

  • Hello, I have the same problem with my Nubia Z11. Have you resolved the issue? Any thoughts?

  • It has gorrilla glass 3..best for screen support.. Awesome phone..it has so mny features better than 1 plus 3..1 plus 3 doesnt have to many features in camera..nubia z11 comes with so many features in camera..and it supports dolby atmos surround sound which produce awesome sound..

  • No , screen protectors or glasses thats fits this

  • Amazon says it's releasing today 26th December 2016. Priced at Around Rs 30k.

  • It's an Amazon exclusive and still not reflecting.

  • yes its available in India now.On 14th Dec 2016 it was launched in India.

  • When will this phone be available for buying in india pls tell,know price is expensive but over op3. It has high res support,better design,Dolby atoms,better screen but poor custom Rom support : really bad but I am still thinking to buy it but it's nowhere???

  • Rubbish price tag for the Indian market people would rather go for One plus 3t, 29k lol zte Nubia hasn't even been established and earned consumers attentions in India. It's not worth buying this phone for 29k because there are many good options to get with this price tag.

  • Fantastic design and good specifications as well, if they tag the price intelligently this beast will rock or else do the same as Z9 NINI AND Z11 MINI doing.

  • don't put a high price for this beauty otherwise it won't be warmly welcomed in india like your previous phones. and lack of updates killed your marketing here as well. genuine pricing would get it succeed, more than 23k gonna get it killed

  • Fantastic design and good specifications as well, if they tag the price intelligently this beast will rock or else do the same as Z9 NINI AND Z11 MINI doing.

  • I washave wondering how is the audio quality over headphones? This phone ships with dedicated AKM AK4376 audio DAC chip, so it should be good. Any real users here?

  • Its beufifull

  • My Z11 hand carrie from china can't install google play store,somebody help me how to install play store ?

  • Beautiful Design

  • Have you received already? I'm considering getting one too, so I'm looking for opnions of those who got the phone already

  • This phone looks beautiful, I was planning to buy the Axon 7 but after looking at this phone I changed my mind, where can I buy this in UK?

  • I am interested in the Z11, but I don't find any feedback about software updates. Does Nubia regullary update phones?

  • Are you blind? The only thing similar is the shape (rectangular with round edges). You must be a troll

  • This is exactly oneplus3 design except the sd slot lol wtf copy cats

  • The design of the phone simply fits to my personal preference especially the black and gold edition with 6gb of ram. That is why i have already ordered it from Aliexpress and waiting for its arrival.

  • Buy the phone from a trusted international sellers such as: amazon, ebay, aliexpress, etc.

  • Hello me from Cambodia. When have ZTE Ninians X 11 in Cambodia?

  • Does the phone heats when using for a long time???

  • When you buy the phone from a third party retailer, does it come with the earphones, as well? And what trustworthy retailers are out there for America?

  • Was wondering about that. Very rarely do I play through speakers. I use headphones a lot

  • Why did not do sound test? Why not check sound through headphones? What are you hiding?

  • Just looked into that and you're right. I think it has a replacement called FLAC...not sure what it does, though

  • Just looked into that and you're right. I think it has a replacement called FLAC...not sure what it does, though

  • Why the heck would mp3 not be listed? That's beyond strange, considering it has a music player and it's a basic thing for phones to have

  • I went to their site, and it seems that mp3 is not listed in the phone's supported audio format.

  • I am also going to buy this phone, from Sri Lanka, I purchase online

  • Trustworthy place to buy this? And does anyone know when this mobile is coming to the US? Very interested in it

  • will this phone update to android 7.1 nougat?

  • Hi, I was wondering if you plan to test the ZTE Axon7, Nubia z11, and the axon 7 mini for SNR, Crosstalk, and Dynamic range, with and without earphones ? Thanks

  • AliExpress is much cheaper!

  • Check ebay

  • Hello, Can you tell me where you bought the z11 black gold edition?

  • I have ordered the black gold edition with 6 gb of RAM, i hope this one is good as the reviews are saying...

  • from where it can be available in sri lanka? please some one help me

  • Yes there is, just like the z9 :)

  • I got 6 hours of Screen on Time, with heavy usage, gaming > browsing etc. It's amazing. Even I'm surprised. Very similar to the One Plus 3

  • Full day with heavy usage? That ain't possible. Depends on your definition of Heavy Usage

  • whr it z avaiable....>???rply

  • You dont know how to optimize battery usage. I have a Nubia Z9 mini too and I can make it last 3 full days with only whatsapp usage. Lasts a full day with heavy usage no problem.

  • The bezel-less feature is expensive to implement. Anyway Axon 7 is not much better. Its pretty much the same as this one except for the front dual speakers.

  • Carry powerbank everywhere you go if you are using iphone. Never improve in thay sense.

  • Is there any ir remote app? I can't see any

  • Axon 7 is 100 times better than this lol... and cheaper

  • I have used the z11 for a while but It cannot even come close to my Huawei p9. Simply one of the greatest phones ever.

  • Actually that is not true, my phone has a 3600 mAh battery (s7 edge) and can take up to 25-35 hours but that's because of the usage u give it. Iphone doesn't last a day with normal usage and doesn't last 3 hours gaming. Android kills it all. And specs are much better from an android then an iPhone lol.

  • The 820 does have FM

  • the set was over priced

  • With full charge - Android runs for 1 day. With similar usage iPhone runs for 3+ days.

  • Z11 uses 3000 mah everyone get mad. Iphone 6 plus uses under 3000 mah, and every one keep silent. Fair? :)

  • Maybe that problem is because you using mini version.

  • Snapdragon 820 doesn't have radio support.

  • That is only a problem on earlier version of NubiaUI (1.38 if I'm correct), on 1.42 and 1.43 there is no such problem

  • Doe the ZTE nubia Z11 have a working FM radio?

  • I watched in youtube a problem of this phone ...... When the pirson clicks on the edge of the screen the phone was restarting alaways ..... So what is the solve ?

  • try the app pnf it helped me

  • I've had my Z11 for a few weeks, and my Z11 lasts for about 1,5 - 2 days without charging. Average use. Loads of spotify-streaming.

  • I wanna ask when i dont used for several hour my whatsapp message and bbm not get notification, when i open whatsapp or bbm all message from my friend come suddenly, what happen with notification???? Very saddd.. Anyone get same problem like me? How to fix that?

  • do you mean Gorilla Glass 5 scratched on top of the Note 7 is not a joke? lol there is a reason they are using older glass

  • yes, Nubia all phones problem is battery. It sucks battery like anything for camera or 3g data. 3000mah will not come till evening. I have experienced in z9 mini phone for a year.

  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3?? Hahaha! This phone is a joke..

  • What is your problem eh? Dont like that some people dont want phablets?

  • Haha everything looked great until I scrolled down and read the battery specifications, it's even lower than my 2 year old phone lol

  • Preordered one, but out of stock the first day :-( Support answer but don't offer solution than wait... I'm still waiting whereas i was factured It's my first experience with ZTE, I can't stand to wait more.

  • I am interested on buying this phone but still has my doubts, any one owns one ? i would love some feedback first

  • It will be 17,500 PHP

  • it's out. you can get it here: they ship worldwide.

  • Well...it doesn't. It has 3000mAh. On top of that, battery capacity does NOT mean everything. It's how it's optimised/used by the software. My Moto X has a 2200mAh battery and easily lasts a day with moderate/heavy use - 3 days with light use.

  • Depending on where you buy it from. Buy from an international seller and it will have Play Store. Most online stores allow you to request it as well, just in case.

  • Check the net instead of asking here. It's quicker.

  • Is this phone already available here in the Philippines? How much does it cost? Thanks in advance!

  • Yep. And i'm out of their stores.

  • I prefer z9

  • Hey plz give 3500 mAh bettery in this phone thats every thing is cool ....

  • I think is fifty2. Coz many factory phones in chine producting smartphone without playstore.

  • is it already google preinstalled/google certified? like having google play store & google stuffs(youtube, maps, google+)... if not, anyone know the precise steps of how to install google play store yourself? thoroughly thankyou

  • Very high price range

  • It would be uncomfortable phone.

  • whoever phone ingeneur uses sim2 card slot also as sd-memory card slot is out of his mind.

  • Shame on you talking like that

  • Imagine a 5.5 inch phone with : Width of nubia Z11 _72.3 Height of lg G3 _146.3mm Thickness of vivo x5 max _4.75mm This will be the real compact smartphone.

  • non removable batteries are mean to be because * that avoids humidity inside a battery. * many users drop their batteries out of their phones must of the times. * Non removable batteries are mean to be long lasting, at least 2 years in usage before replacing batteries. * actually they can be replaced, by opening the phone with a screwdiver or proper tools. hopes that provides you a clear understanding!!!

  • Just an awesome phone, shame it has gotten bigger to 5,5. It was good with 5,2 like most other flagships from other brands. Sigh. Anyway guys, this records in 4k and in the top it shows only "1080p", you gotta fix it.

  • The 'only' thing missing is a removable battery! What is the reason that mfgrs prevent users from swapping batteries? Really pisses me off! I won't buy it for that reason alone!

  • Apple is different

  • Very enormous amount of storage memory available after the system and applications, 256 gb micro sd card and 128 rom = 484 gb less estimate 30 gb used by system and applications, still left 454 gb usable memory. Of course i will delay in buying 256 gb sd card as it is now selling very expensive.

  • Gsmarena Team, Awaiting for review ZTE nubia Z11.

  • Excellent design, i support and wish it the best sell

  • For me HTC 10 and LG G5 are the best smartphones right now, but i respect all the opinions, if you like ZTE is well, or Samsung or Sony or Motorola, today Smartphones are all the same with different brands.

  • For me HTC 10 and LG G5 are the best smartphones r

  • Nonsense... IPS are no worse than Super Amoled screens... both have pros and cons. IPS have better and more natural image quality. Colors are better and more real.

  • 1/2.8" sensor with 16mp??? those little pixels would only produce less than average photos.

  • One of the best looking phones and without a camera bump :)

  • you gotta be kidding..

  • You can also be the President of the USA in your dreams lol

  • Please where did you buy it and i would like to know if it came with google play store. Thank you

  • Does it come with the google play store?

  • yeah you're right 3600 or 4000 for 6 GB

  • Read specs again and slowly.

  • As I know that it is available with marshmallow

  • Hah all those amazing specs but suddenly Lollipop 5.01?

  • Everything is fine,except that IPS LCD.

  • Snapdragon is 14 nm and spend low energy then snapdragon 810 20 nm apple a9 16 nm

  • You posted on 9/6/16 you've bought one of these, it's now 28/6/16 and it's just been unveiled - 3 hours ago - so I'd like to know how you have one. Have been waiting for this for months, I do hope there's a place to buy direct in the UK and not Chinese sites like GearBest.

  • Would have been interested, but even their Z11 Mini is bordering on phablet sized. Make a phone and we'll talk.

  • One plus 3 copycat..haha...this one also has 3000 mah battery...3400 or 3600 is needed for snapdragon 820 chipset and 6 gb of ram..

  • Lollipop plz give atleast marshmallow 6.0

  • hahaha. lier spotted. its just got official and not released yet and you got one.

  • It's just launched in China. It isn't sold. May be you should have pre ordered it. Dont tell I have purchased it.

  • where please?

  • i"ve just bought one for my self its tops ........better den samsung