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ZTE nubia Z17
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ZTE nubia Z17

Released: 2017, JunePrice: About 300 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, June

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
CPUOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, 2x lossless zoom, 23 MP, f/2.0, AF
Size5.5 inches, 82.6 cm, 2, (~74.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandZTE
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelZTE nubia Z17
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsAurora Blue, Black Gold, Obsidian Black, Solar Gold, Flame Red
ModelsNX563J
Single16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, June
Weight173 g (6.10 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1451 (nominal), 3.159 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC4, 50% in 25 min
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2017, June
Announced2017, June
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions152.6 x 72.4 x 7.6 mm (6.01 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 62dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 73dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 6622 (v4.4), GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -84.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 81h
Infrared portYes

ZTE nubia Z17 Overview

About ZTE nubia Z17 ZTE nubia Z17 is another flagship from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. ZTE nubia Z17 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (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 Z17 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 Z17?

The ZTE nubia Z17 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 Z17 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 Z17 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE nubia Z17 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE nubia Z17 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE nubia Z17.