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ZTE nubia X
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ZTE nubia X

Released: 2018, OctoberPrice: About 450 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, November

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
CPUOcta-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
DualUses main cameras
Size6.26 inches, 97.8 cm, 2, (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandZTE
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelZTE nubia X
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
ColorsBlue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
ModelsNX616J
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, November
Weight181 g (6.38 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
SensorsDual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC4
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, October
Announced2018, October
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions154.1 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.07 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

ZTE nubia X Overview

About ZTE nubia X ZTE nubia X is another flagship from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. ZTE nubia X has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 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 X 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 X?

The ZTE nubia X 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 X 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 X void warranty?

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

What Android version does ZTE nubia X run?

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