ZTE nubia Z11 Max

  • Released 2016, June
    185g, 7.4mm thickness
    Android 5.1.1; nubia UI 4
    64GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 6.0"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    1080p
  • 4GB RAM
    Snapdragon 652
  • 4000mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE nubia Z11 Max - Specs

Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  CDMA2000 1xEV-DO / TD-SCDMA
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2016, June
Status Available. Released 2016, June
Body Dimensions 159.2 x 82.3 x 7.4 mm (6.27 x 3.24 x 0.29 in)
Weight 185 g (6.53 oz)
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.0 inches, 98.7 cm2 (~75.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop); nubia UI 4
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 510
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera Single 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12�m, PDAF
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video 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
 DTS 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
Radio FM radio
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 4000 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)
Misc Colors Silver, Gray, Gold
Models NX531J, NX523J_V1
Price About 200 EUR

ZTE nubia Z11 Max - User Reviews

  • My nubia z11 max screen is cracked. Please how do I get a replacement. I'm based in Nigeria.

  • There is no problem to get a stock ROM for nx535j, but there is a problem to install Google Apps... No TWRP version for custom recovery. Keep your smartphone with 'factory' firmware.

  • i downloaded the latest update v1.55 from nubia.cn for my 3gb version of nubia z11 max (NX535J) and the google apps disappeared. No stock rom found on the internet and zte refused to send any file for recovering. so i had no other option than to buy a new phone of different brand..

  • I am disappointed in this phone, it is fast but it lacks features that my older LG G3 has, no infared so no remote control use, no nfc. The camera is not great pictures are not very focussed. I will get rid of it next year. I will go for LG more features

  • Ayaz, Can you please explan how you rooted and unrolled your z11 in 5 min. I need to do mine. Thanks

  • Hi Ayaz, what did you exactly do? I am very new to these things. I got comborom 4.2 installed, but I can not change picture size (video I can). It does not charge that quickly (no quick charging). Focus of back camera is great after comborom 4.2.

  • I have no problems with either of them. I live in Europe

  • I own this phone for month. Not satisfied with very weak GPS & 4G signal. My old 2012 Samsung have better! How come it can be like this?

  • hi. i have a question from owners of this phone does it have a setting for screen mode?(like cinema mode_adaptive display_basic) its very important for me. please answer

  • want to buy a new phone but what shoult i pick up , Nubia Z11 Max or Lenovo Zuk Z2?? please , any advice??

  • NO radio

  • Yes they are. The built quality is amazing I think.

  • NO

  • I have bought this phone on AliExpress from random seller. I installed ComboRom from Pesa1234 and it works so perfect. I can only recommend this phone. In total I paid with taxes about €300, I don't mind paying it :). Luckily I asked for real amount on invoice, this saved me a huge fine in Belgium. The phone is so well built, feels great, works amazing. I use dual sim and this works great too, e.g. easy to switch which mobile data to use. Received both numbers perfectly. Better thant the normal Z11 I would see, especially with the price difference. And I like it that people telling me that it is a great looking phone and ask which one it is.

  • Best mobile ever i purchased from china and i rooted it and installed google apps and simultaneously unrooted it in just 5 minutes and now google apps run as usual, best screen best multiwindow best ram and the most best selfies and quick charge with c type, i m sooo happy with it

  • I have received my ZTE Nubia Z11 Max bout 2 weeks ago from WillVast (AliExpress). Beautiful device, fantastic fit & finish, and not too big despite its 6 inch screen, because the bezels are reduced to a bare minimum. I can also confirm that there is no bloatware on this phone which is a nice surprise and was so annoying and power sucking on my previous LeTv One. The 4gb RAM works a treat and is fast. The phone is also very thin and fitting in most of my pants' pockets. Battery life will pull you through the whole day and evening (and more) of screen-on use, but I play no games, mostly social... The sound is strong and excellent and has nice hints of bass, meaning the sound has body. However, the only let down of this phone is the camera . It can't focus very well, and is surpassed by my previous (cheaper) one. Voilà, that's it up to now... Hope this helps those hesitating.

  • I have received my ZTE Nubia Z11 Max bout 2 weeks ago from WillVast (AliExpress). Beautiful device, fantastic fit & finish, and not too big despite its 6 inch screen, because the bezels are reduced to a bare minimum. I can also confirm that there is no bloatware on this phone which is a nice surprise and was so annoying and power sucking on my previous LeTv One. The 4gb RAM works a treat and is fast. The phone is also very thin and fitting in most of my pants' pockets. Battery life will pull you through the whole day and evening (and more) of screen-on use, but I play no games, mostly social... The sound is strong and excellent and has nice hints of bass, meaning the sound has body. However, the only let down of this phone is the camera . It can't focus very well, and is surpassed by my previous (cheaper) one. Voilà, that's it up to now... Hope this helps those hesitating.

  • No popups whatever. There is one Chinese app which you can disable directly from settings (disallowing "negative" screen). The BEST phone I ever had! And I tried: Samsung, HTC, Iphone, Sony and more!

  • Just ordered one from Willvast (AliExpress) on the Feb 10th...

  • It seems the Z11 max is discontinued, as aliexpress doesn't really sell them anymore? Does anyone know?

  • hi Bought it on grossoshop. They were discounted for a few days. The phone came with grossoshop rom by cuoco92 which was good. The bootloader was already unlocked and twrp flashed. Then i flashed Comborom, which is excellent, has multilanguage support and is frequently updated within the phone settings via OTA. Check needrom for the latest roms, also Comborom.

  • Hi, thanks for your info. I'm about to order this ZTE Nubia Z11 Max and maybe I will need your expertise set up my pĥone in order to avoid bloatware and ads popping up like on my present phone LeTV One. The shop will load Google Play Store and multi language rom, but I'm afraid that won't be enough... Also, transferring my pics and contacts will not be easy I fear. Well anyway. Thanks for your help...

  • Hi Mike, Thanks for your comment on the ZTE Nubia Z11 Max. But where did you buy it for 215€? I've also asked the shop to load Google Play Store and Multi language on the phone, but not ordered yet, waiting for their answer. Are you using another firmware on your phone? How did you do that? Lots of questions... Thanks for your help.

  • By far the best phone i'v eever used, and i used a lot of them. I use Combo Rom on this one from Pesa 1234 and it's perfect. No lags, no bugs, awesome battery, great camera, very thin, beautiful design. Couldn't ask for more for 215 Euro:)))

  • Yes . they are made of metal , and they really look and feel awesome in your hand.

  • radio?

  • Z11 Max doesn't support RAW capture. Unfortunately...

  • Does anyone know if the buttons are made of metal?

  • Can someone confirm RAW capture support with this phone? I know Z11 mini does it, but does this one as well?

  • Can someone confirm RAW capture support with this phone? I know Z11 mini does it, but does this one as well?

  • There is no bloatware in Z11 Max ;) Most of annoying programs You can uninstall easily. First one should be UC Browser - the main source of ads. Additionally, there is good app - DisableService...

  • As far as I see, there is no international version at all. There is multi-language firmware only. To get a better smartphone, you just need to download latest firmware - 1.31, then install custom recovery (TWRP), make your phone rooted, and install Google Apps. Also exists a custom firmware - ComboRom, this one has less bugs, than original ;) And, finally.. most of apps can make a sync and any notifications - without troubles. You just need to carefully check all menu options to let them do it.

  • You didn't buy from ZTE/Nubia but from some random importer.

  • i think this ads popping up is a problem with all the nubia mobiles. I bought nubia my prague elite international version handset and this has the same issue, adds comming in every now and then. even when about to click a snap

  • My 80 days experience with Nubia support. Read to decide yourself:

  • mm 6.0 not updated smoothly...

  • 2016 yet this phone is running android lollipop? While others are having Nougat already. LOL!

  • On spe mall you can buy the 3/64gb version at 264$ ! run :D

  • How to bring this mobile..!?!?!??!?! please ...........

  • I wont try convergent operating system like plasma-phone, so my questions: 1. USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go USB Type-C in theory must support video output. I read and found that video output is supported only in "USB Type-C - DisplayPort Alt Mode". So question is - can I connect monitor (DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, and VGA) and in the same time use some USB device through spatial USB Type-C adapter? 2. Can I get root on this devise and setup other OS witch support convergent environment?

  • no marshmallow to yet!!!!!! its disappointing they dont release the phone with android6 becos they just want publish one update for os not more they will never publish nougat for this phone just like LG, WHEN LG RELEASE NEW MIDRANGE PHONE, PUBLISH IT WITH OLD ANDROID,NOT WITH CURRENT ANDROID

  • try manual update to global room after update, just uninstall bloatware easily

  • Just make sure that you remove all the unwanted and unknown apps from your phone.

  • Does anyone know this phone has bloatware or not? I have xiaomi redmi note 3 mediatek that keep showing me commercial every few minutes, even while charging, driving me crazy!

  • Does anyone know if there are any plans to release this phone with LTE band 4? As an international or US release?

  • What phone is this your going on about ?

  • Nubia devices are great in hardware, however the ZTE guys need to get their act together regarding software, its their weak point.

  • just like nexus 6 ♥

  • But Huawei Mate 8 second sim slot is only 2G connection. So which is the loser now? This phone model allows at least GSM 3G connection on 2 sim cards. Before making any statements which you think they are superior, check whether they are actually inferior by reading up more phone related reviews. I read about 6 sites of phone reviews each week.

  • This is huge, one hand operating is impossible.

  • it's available on UAE dubai

  • Here are the bands and whistles : Network: 2G:GSM850/900/1800/1900 3G: WCDMA850/900/1900/2100; TD-SCDMAB34/B39; CDMA 1x &EVDO 800 4G: FDD-LTE: B1/B3/B7; TD-LTEB38/B39/B40/B41 Built in Wifi Bluetooth GPS, Support Fingerprint,OTG, USB Type C

  • what LTE bands do Verizon use and check ZTE website for Nubia Z11 max's available bands. This is how you verify before you buy goods of all types and not to wait for answer like spoon feeding you.

  • Never assume, so long you got the money to pay, there are many sellers within aliexpress waiting to take your orders right now, 24/7. choose DHL courier for faster delivery.

  • Comparing with Huawei Mate 8................this one loose out to Mate 8.

  • will it work on Verizon?

  • This should be running on Marshmallow. Seeing that this was released this month. Seems like a cool device still though.

  • nice specs ..but what about bezel ,, bezel should be more less

  • Why still lollipop????

  • Same here

  • US $359.99 at aliexpress

  • Nubia does not get International releases. Only ZTEs Axon line if I am not mistaken.

  • The zte nubia z11 max cost. $399 usd at liaow.com The oppo R9 plus cost $515 usd also at liaow.com The samsung galaxy A9 cost $450. Samsung galaxy a9 pro cost over $600 at amazon.com

  • I think this phone will b the best in its class. Better than d galaxy A9 n oppo R9 plus

  • At last the phone I have been waiting for in a long time. Great specs for the price point, cant wait for the international debut. Well done ZTE!!!

  • Pro Dimensions:156x79.8x8.0 mm SOC:qualcomm snapdragon 823 CPU:4x 2.5ghz arm cotex-A72, 4x 1.6ghz arm cotex-A53, 8 cores GPU: adreno 530 RAM: 6gb ROM: 64gb Micro SD 256gb Display: 6.0 in,amoled 1440x2560 pixels OS: android 6.0 m Bluetooth: 4.1 USB: 3.0 Battery: 5000mah

  • Close, but no cigar ZTE. Amoled is the first turn off for me (yes they're bright and have nice colours, but try running a satnav on one for a few hours a day and enjoy the permanent burnt in image!). Then there's the lowly 64g of storage - is memory really so expensive that they can't install 128 megs and put the price up by the few measly dollars that it costs? I don't get it, memory doesn't use battery power so has no end effect on battery usage, it's just a cost-cutting exercise. And last but not least is Android 5.1 - is this 2014 or 2016?

  • I was expecting a slimmer profile

  • Hmmmmmmm. You have mate 8 !

  • Why can anyone succeed with a phablet flagship. Any phone with a 6" screen is no more than a mid-ranged phone. C'mon, I really want to see a flagship with a 6" screen

  • S.to body ratio = %75.3 !! But looks like more than %75/3.

  • Is there a international version n when will it b available?

  • Specs should be better for this form factor... excellent looking phone, 6, THIN bezels!!!, amoled! BUT snapdragon 652 and FHD resolution only is a downside. hopefully zte will offer a higher level model with thin bezels? that'd be awesome.

  • It has already launch with Android Lollipop. Just ignore it and wait a cellphone with Android N in October.

  • Why android os v 5.1.1? Please launched with android Marshmallow OS and upgrade-able to android N.

  • Hope this is real and has American bands.

  • Is there a international version?

  • Hope the price low.

  • Stereo speakers !?

  • NFC ?