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ZTE nubia Play
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ZTE nubia Play

Released: 2020, April 21Price: About 310 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, April 24

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, nubia UI 8.0
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPUAdreno 620
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.65 inches, 108.6 cm, 2, (~80.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 144Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandZTE
ModelZTE nubia Play
PriceAbout 310 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
ModelsNX651J
Single12 MP, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, April 24
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging30W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, April 21
Announced2020, April 21
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS

ZTE nubia Play Overview

About ZTE nubia Play ZTE nubia Play is another flagship from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. ZTE nubia Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

ZTE nubia Play can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the ZTE nubia Play?

The ZTE nubia Play supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does ZTE nubia Play support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ZTE devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting ZTE nubia Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE nubia Play will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE nubia Play run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE nubia Play.