ZTE nubia Z11 mini

  • Released 2016, May
    138g, 8mm thickness
    Android 5.1.1; nubia UI 3.9
    64GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.0"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    1080p
  • 3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 617
  • 2800mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE nubia Z11 mini - Specs

Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  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, April
Status Available. Released 2016, May
Body Dimensions 141.4 x 70 x 8 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop); nubia UI 3.9
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12�m, PDAF
Features LED 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
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 2800 mAh battery
Misc Colors Black, White, Gold
Models NX529J
Price About 160 EUR

ZTE nubia Z11 mini - User Reviews

  • Still can't move on from it camera 😭

  • My phone VLTE blink always VLTE not stand.

  • Very Good Phone Using it for 2 years, still performance is good.

  • GREAT PHONE fast and do the JOB! Not popular but for Unique people! :)

  • its a very good phone ,i like it

  • Don't buy this, no updates ever and buggy OS and some weird permissions.

  • Marshmallow update has been released globally (not in China). Nubia ui v5.0 is on its way too. Though it's already been released in China but it for some reason yet runs on lollipop . Strange isn't it.

  • Does the mobile has official update to marshmallow r nougat

  • Does it upgrade to nougat?

  • Plz update your Nubia z11 mini.... with latest update it resolves your all problems...

  • seems good phone by specification,looks,camera performance but never ever seen it on any website/advertisement even it had been released by company in 2016

  • When come nubia z11 mini nxt update come? Plzz reply mee

  • How can I change the menu background???

  • Good Handy Phone

  • I'm using this phone since February as I got this during January "Republic Day" sale from Amazon.In Good phone and until today no issues other than a dip in battery backup

  • I bought this planing pls suggest me

  • No support Dolby atoms ,only support dts

  • it is chinese rom

  • DOES ANY PROBLEM WITH INDIAN BANS OR IT SUPPORT VOLte in INDIAN bands plz telllll me quick i wannna by this phine bcuz of its loook is so coool on this price.

  • I bought it three days before. Very good phone as in one hand feel. It is fast with excellent cameras. Battery with a normal use keeps about one & half day. the only problem till now iw the overheating...doew anyone know how can i overcome it so the phone to be normal again; it is the second nubia i have bought-the previous is z7 mini- and it is the first time i feel it very hot when i keep it in my hands for a while

  • Is there any way to install Gapps store without rooting the z11 mini?

  • The speaker is outstanding better than dolby atmos. Yay!!!

  • No...I have also same phone ..there is no problem with it...everything is fine n better .....

  • Good battery life ...decent ..if you charged it full then u can use it whole day if you are normal user if you u are heavy user u have to charge it again .. And gaming good ...all games are run smoothly .... And best part of this phone is camera ..in this range ..

  • It will work but everything will be in chinese. Global rom means it supports multi language and Gapps

  • It's also with me

  • released . move to here

  • My frd sale Nubia z11 mjni I planned buy this mobile but my little doubt how is gaming performance of Nubia? How is software performance? Properly updates comes? Any heating issue? How is battery life of Nubia?

  • Thanks. I don't think they won't be planning on releasing stable marshmallow anymore. Shame.

  • Its chinese ROM only work with mobile that brought from aliexpress

  • does anyone know is this rom global ? or is it china rom (without gapps and tons of bloatwares) .

  • I have this phone for over a month now and the screen is full of little scratches, the only thing I keep in that pocket is my phone and nothing else, so just a bit of pocket dust/sand is enough to damage the screen, for now everything else is good, that is the only negative I have seen, but keep in mind I have the phone for just over a month.

  • I have this phone for over a month now and the screen is full of little scratches, the only thing I keep in that pocket is my phone and nothing else, so just a bit of pocket dust/sand is enough to damage the screen, for now everything else is good, that is the only negative I have seen, but keep in mind I have the phone for just over a month.

  • thanks

  • I hv the same phone but suddunly i face a problem.phone was aoutometic silent when incoming call came .phone not ringing and some app not run as well .so humbly requeat for zte 11 tech team plz resolved this issue Thanks

  • hey i did the same.. mine was also not stable..it always disappeared when call connected or before..jst flash another rom.. ur rom might end up with the code 203..jsst try another one which is also officiallly uploaded..ending with 204..this would work.

  • After update z11 mini marshmallow beta .in every sec volte not stable ,wtshould me do now?? Help me

  • I would have to remove password pattern for ma phone zte11mini for marshmellow updation,how can do this plz help,. Here is no function for none password.

  • Let me know how the phone functions after updating OS as I'm using same phone from March

  • yes indeed... its working just fine in my unit... i had downloaded 1st this marshmallow beta ROM (NX529J_Z69_EN_NSXPK1JD00L203), then later push another update also from their site (NX529J_Z69_EN_NSXPK1JD00L204). check this one out:

  • Pls don't upgrade the phone to marshmellow.you will face a mazore network issue.your network will drop after 1 min.pls don't upgrde

  • Does it work?

  • check in the nubie support. I had able to download beta for marshmallow...

  • you can upgrade it to marshmallow (beta). check the website of nubia, go the support, select ROM and download the marshmallow update for z11 mini.

  • Where is blacklist in this phone? How can block contact in this phone?

  • My phone restarts automatically. What to do. This problem occurs often.

  • Can anyone tell me how to install google play store and play services please.

  • noooooo

  • Goto Nubia's official web site download marshmallow file NX529J and upgrade your android version

  • How about the battery backup???Is 2800mah enough for this phone..?????

  • is there any update to marshmallow for nubia z11 mini mobile?

  • I have also same doubt.please clarify any one

  • Extremely low

  • Is the speaker volume low compared with other phones?Plz reply...

  • we also need micro, nano, piko, tiny versions. I mean something

  • When we will get UI 4.0 update for Nubia z11 mini, Please any one have any information?

  • Do you sure - have that device LTE 800 MHz (primary frequency in Europe)? In GSMarena description not included it.

  • Two speaker grill,yes. One is for speaker n one is mic. Thank u

  • Dose it support all the LTE bands of India i.e. LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500).

  • awesome phone. excellent looks and great camera

  • Hi friends, i would like to know if both the speakers at the bottom are working or not? Mine only right bottom speaker is working. I'll be much obliged if anyone clarifies my doubt

  • mokee os good rom and iam using it on my galaxy s3 and there is no Problem with it

  • Hi. I phone is perfect but my main challenge is sim 1 rings while sim 2 never rings it only vibrates. Please can someone tell how to go about it? Or that's how it comes from manufacturer?

  • good phone

  • What custom ROM is available or would you otherwise suggest for the Z11 Mini?

  • nice phone zte nubia z11 mini and good looking phone

  • I have same problem

  • I have the indian model of same mobile , but cannot find theme store which is available in china model. Can anybody help me in accessing Nubia theme store. Is there any way to install Nubia theme store apk in my mobile.....?

  • Yes it has fingerprint sensor back at phone

  • do anyone know how to use the dual apps in this device, its not showing any app in dual instance settings😞 Plzzz hlp

  • Z11mini have problem to open any application,application open after restart,

  • Yes, there is a front camera flash on the left to the camera.

  • did the phone have fingerprint?

  • yes front camera with flash

  • Yes with front flash

  • Is there front camera LED flash in Z11 Mini?

  • we got a new upfate of 50mb v 1.33 and its working in this :)

  • Go for Nubia Z11 mini ...I was using Z9 mini before. it's display got broken so I switched to Moto G4 plus ...but now I feel my old Nubia Z9 mini was pretty good in camera comparing to Moto... All u need is to flash a Custom ROM on Nubia...it doesn't mean Nubia OS is worst..and please be take care of display it will easily break if u drop. I got totally 2 official updates from Nubia for Nubia Z9 mini. One was around 1 year after the launch...they won't update via OTA ...keep a eye on official FB page and their website ...u need download and flash... Overall Nubia Z9 mini was good in every department except display.as it easily breaks.Even though it won't get scratches if used without screen guard.

  • I am not able to click selfie with finger scanner........anyone with same issue.

  • I also felt same problem

  • very very sexy device yes there is hanging and lots of restarting issues sometimes wifi gets stuck neither on nor off guess it gets updated soon or else i wouldve to go for custom rom

  • I am also facing this issue

  • Some hanging issue and automatic restart .its a software issue .otherwise phone very good .if tech team update Nubia mobile software this issue will be fixd .

  • They ruined everything by putting smaller battery without fast charging options and outdated os. They're taking indian market lightly, doubtlessly their build quality is awesome but I can't understand their strategies and management. So poorly planned & they'd fail in it for sure.

  • i wanna know if theres gonna be a black friday saleS of this phone. thanks

  • Is anyone using this phone in the USA? Does 4g work? Thanks!

  • Don't buy Nubia products because poor service, no future updates and it's parts not available in local market even in Gafar Market, Karol Bagh, New Delhi. But Nubia products are good.

  • No, where did ya check that? It doesn't come with fast charging option.

  • Is it true ? But the specification had written that is it quick charge 3.0

  • Yeah,it's notification led

  • can anyone tell if the red home button is also a notification led or not?

  • Well, they never released any update for Z9 mini but they still dared & launched another phone called Z11 mini, Bravo!! . I can doubtlessly say that the Nubia phones are great but their poor management is ruining everything. DRAWBACK. NO LATEST OS SMALLER BATTER NO FAST CHARGING VERY LITTLE CHANCE OF GETTING ANY FURTHER UPDATES AS THEY DID TO Z9 MINI. TOTALLY FAILED.

  • VR support or not ??

  • Friends do not by nubia mobiles no doubt product is great but very poor service and and you will not get any future update except one thing " we ill release the update when it will be availabe " form nubia and that day will never come

  • it's not included fast charging,really shame:(

  • This phone Z11 MINI doesn't come with fast charging capability & the smaller 2800 Mah battery takes 3.2 hours to get full charged. Don't you feel it's a complete joke..Why should I go for this handset? 1.Outdated lolipop os 2.smaller battery. 3.No fast charging option.

  • It's a mini because it has got mini spec if you compare it with the Z11 : bazellez screen, an 821 processor...

  • does this phone come with fast charging capability? i guess it doesn't. they can't give big battery and they'd never release updates. they are trying to play jokes.

  • ZTE didn't enjoy user love because they NEVER RELEASE UPDATE.. though ZTE hardware is really really Good... if you do not care Updates and wish Long Lasting Good Performance Handset than only Go with GTE

  • Poor & outdated OS and smaller battery, I guess this phone won't even get marshmallow let alone nougat. I have Z9 mini and I kept on waiting for updates but they didn't release any update in last one year. We're about to receive NOUGAT and this phone doesn't even come with marshmallow. NOT WORTH BUYING.

  • I am really interested in this phone,but what I need to know is how long the battery lasts with normal use. Comparisons with other phones endurance are appreciated too.

  • hi natalie, i have the same issue with the mms sending and receiving have you resolved your issue? if yes could you tell me how? thank you

  • Hi there. I've got my Nubia a week ago and since then I've got some problems with it. The first thing - notifications. It's a real problem, maybe a half of messages and mails are shown when phone is locked. And it's soft problem, not o2, because all settings are okay (and on galaxy note 3 it works). The second - can't send nor get mms. A mobile phone loses his "mobility" when those things doesn't work. Could anyone help me? Thanks for any answers :)

  • I have this phone. I ordered it from China from Aliexpress. Good Phone you should buy.

  • any feedback on this phone? anyone using it? trying to decide between this one and Sony Z5 compact...or sony xperia X compact

  • Phone spec is cool but not sure if this company is lack of support

  • Updates are overrated... in the end its all the same no matter the version. The most important is that the hardware is good

  • Who pays this much money on ZTE with no updates Am right? Or they do update their phones?

  • I need this mobile from where I Can buy this in UAE Please help.

  • oh ok thanks

  • Hi David, The contact manager is ok now, i found no problems for it

  • hi i want to buy this phone but i need to know if the contact list has been taken care of, i used z9 mini but the contact list was messed up it wasn't alphabetical list was mixed up and it was slow when trying to dial a contact like 3 secs delay before it dials, plz reply to [email protected] or here, thanks.

  • I got the OTA update V1.30 but cannot install, update package download done,click to install, the phone restart automatically but it goes to normal boot, nothing updated or changed, Anybody have the same problem and solution pls ????

  • hi, it works for z9mini try another usb and i want to know if the contact is is now better and arrange accordingly because on the z9 mini its like they dont know what alphabetical order means

  • I cannot connect USB stick through OTG cable, anyone have any idea pls ....

  • It's a series. Have a look at nubia z9 mini. It has excellent camera with Sony imx 234. The best camera phone for a mid range

  • Seriously? A 'mini'? M 5.0 is now a 'mini'? Did the phone designers' hands become bigger or what? Damn, they should look back at samsung s4 mini or the iphone 5 or SE sizes and make one like those. Not this giant

  • yes.

  • is nubia a series from zte or it is a sub brand like honor

  • does this phone work with T-mobile in the USA?

  • ZTE nubia 11 mini. Mini means mini version of Nubia 11 with 5.2" screen size.

  • i my self want to know

  • 5" can be mini - look at Xperia ZL. Too bad it was never repeated...

  • when will lunch in india zte nubia z11 mini? plz tell

  • don't call this phone "mini". 5" not mini. starting from 4.5" down to 4" is considered mini.

  • Wow , so beautiful design . 5' is enough for me. I think it's more beautiful than iPhone 6s or se.

  • Its a nice phone .. Good design .. Only if under INR 15000( 1 USD= inr 66) .. Guys don't worry about the lollipop dey wud probably roll out an update .. Somehow I found this phone better than moto g4 plus but probably slightly below redmi note 3.

  • I Wish that the word "MINI" would have some meaning 5" is standard 4.5" or 4.7 " you could try to label it mini.

  • 5" is by far not mini.

  • DTS sound??????/lol

  • y r u like this

  • waiting for review guys!!! show us the capabilities of sony imx 298 sensor plzzzzzz

  • LOL

  • Just received pre-order today by DHL (let remind about VAT on customs not included in the purchase price). The phone is really decent. Software needs to be improved. Chinese hieroglyphs still are in many of software after switching to English. Google Play installed but did not run and you have to install the software from chinese app manager. Weather widget is rubbish, does not catch up location and does not allow to add the city manually as there is only chinese ones in list. One more thing, the time zone is also chinese and was not able to set it manually. Hope that it will catch up local mobile network time after I put SIM into it. Now I am checking LTE frequency bands but even without it I am happy with device. Nearest of alternatives is available for pre-order Sony XA but that is bit bigger and arriving in next month only.

  • You are so right ! In some weeks Android N arrive ! Marshmallow is the minimum

  • Yeah right, 5 inch is mini and Queen Elizabeth II is my mom.

  • I loved the Z9 Mini and this is a bit disappointing. It barely improves the previous one. Only fingerprint, other than that, its very similar. Camera not better. Battery smaller. Still with Lollipop. SD 617 instead of 615 (not very different). The elite version of the Z9 mini also had 3GB RAM like this one.

  • All is well except lollipop

  • does have support Quick charg and usb OTG ?

  • this is my next phone if it has separate DAC and amplifier/s

  • Sd652,3000 mah+ battery needed

  • Android Lollipop ????

  • Now this is what i was looking for last few months,5inch full hd screen with excellent camera,fingerprint sensor,octa core processor, metallic body & also in 15 to 20k budget. I am waiting for this device eagerly. May be the best device this year.

  • I'm shure there is a mistake in the specs. Shurely a phone of this level doesn't have Snapdragon 615. The minimum a phone like this should have is Snapdragon 617. Ideal would be anything from 650 to 820.

  • First 4.7inch with fhd display..interesting. What is the dimensions?? snapdragon 650 will be enough, else the price will be expensive with sd820 which not necessary.

  • Nope.. it will have sd 820.

  • Came to comment exactly the same

  • Sd615!!!! Really??? Do u xpect that?