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ZTE nubia Z9
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ZTE nubia Z9

Released: 2015, May. Released 2015, JunePrice: About 350 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~74.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandZTE
ModelZTE nubia Z9
PriceAbout 350 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 898 (nominal), 1.659 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (Exclusive edition only; side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM (Classic), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive & Elite)
Released2015, May. Released 2015, June
Announced2015, May. Released 2015, June
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 67dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 73dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1529Basemark X: 25001
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 70h
Infrared portYes

ZTE nubia Z9 Overview

About ZTE nubia Z9 ZTE nubia Z9 is a discontinued device from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. ZTE nubia Z9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM (Classic), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive & Elite) with Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 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 Z9 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 Z9?

The ZTE nubia Z9 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 Z9 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 Z9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE nubia Z9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE nubia Z9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE nubia Z9.