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ZTE nubia Z5S
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ZTE nubia Z5S

Released: 2013, November. Released 2013, DecemberPrice: About 290 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCTBD
SIMYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
EDGEYes
GPRSYes
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIGZO IPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandZTE
ModelZTE nubia Z5S
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight126 g (4.44 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA
4G bandsLTE (market dependent)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, November. Released 2013, December
Announced2013, November. Released 2013, December
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions137.7 x 68.8 x 7.6 mm (5.42 x 2.71 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS
Infrared portYes

ZTE nubia Z5S Overview

About ZTE nubia Z5S ZTE nubia Z5S is a discontinued device from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. ZTE nubia Z5S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 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 Z5S 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 Z5S?

The ZTE nubia Z5S 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 Z5S 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 Z5S void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE nubia Z5S will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE nubia Z5S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE nubia Z5S.