ZTE sub brand nubia has launched the company’s latest smartphone – nubia Z11 miniS in India at a price tag of Rs. 16,999. The smartphone available in Moon Gold & Khaki Grey colours and available exclusively on Amazon.in starting from tomorrow, March 21st, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. For your information, nubia showcased the Z11 MiniS at MWC 2017 last month and it is an upgraded version of the nubia Z11 Mini that was launched in India last year.
Specifications and Features:
Display, Processor, Memory and Operating System:
On the specifications front, the nubia Z11 miniS features 5.2-inch Full HD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and it is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor which is paired with Adreno 506 GPU & 4GB LPDDR3 RAM. The smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with nubia UI 4.0 on top of it and it has 64GB inbuilt memory which can be expanded further up to 200GB via microSD card.
Camera:
On the camera side, nubia Z11 miniS features a 23-megapixel rear camera sensor coupled with SONY IMX318 Exmor RS, PDAF+Contrast Focus, Sapphire Protective Lens, 6-piece Motor Drive Lens and ƒ2.0 aperture. The addition of NeoVision 6.0 makes it a formidable choice for photographers and enthusiasts alike. It produces high quality photos and can capture 1080p high definition video. nubia has also ensured that the camera is equipped with 0.1s rapid focus for you to never miss a memory and stay always in focus. Its 13-megapixel front camera is coupled with SONY IMX258 CMOS, 5 piece lens, ƒ2.0 aperture 80-degree wide angle and skin-retouching feature making it a great choice for wide-angle selfies.
SIM Card, Connectivity Features and Sensors:
The nubia Z11 miniS has Hybrid Dual SIM card slot and comes with connectivity features like 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C. The nubia Z11 miniS comes with sensors like accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a magnetometer.
Dimensions, Weight and Fingerprint Sensor
The nubia Z11 miniS sport an aircraft-grade aluminium body with a unibody design. The smartphone comes with fingerprint sensor at the back and according to company, it unlocks the phone in just 0.2 seconds. The smartphone measures 146.06×72.14×7.6mm, and weighs 158 grams.
Battery:
The nubia Z11 miniS packs 3000mAh battery with NeoPower 2.0 energy saving algorithm.
Competitors:
At such a price tag, the smartphone will compete with Lenovo P2 and recently launched Moto G5 Plus.
Other features:
The smartphone comes with NeoSafe 2.0 technology to make NFC-based payments secure. The nubia Z11 miniS comes with support the FIT 2.0 technology as well, which allows to activate certain preset functions when the user swipes on the left or right edge of the screen.
Press Release Quote
Commenting on the launch, Dheeraj Kukreja, Marketing Director, nubia India, said:
“nubia is a metronome when it comes to pushing user experience. The Z11 Mini S will lead the way in camera phone(s). We have been meticulous in building this device and it is tailored to meet the modern user’s requirements. The phone features a high-end camera that is powered by nubia’s proprietary NeoVision 6.0 photography system. It has everything a photography enthusiast can ask for, and that too in a phone.” He went on to add, “Z11 mini S comes 0.1s rapid focus and the capability to beautify videos on the fly and will serve as a bench mark in this segment. We are committed to our customers and will continue to focus on making nubia the leading smart-phone brand in India.”
ZTE nubia Z11 miniS specifications
Display: 5.2-inch Full HD 2.5D display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and it is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass protection
Processor: 2GHz LPDDR3 Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor with Adreno 506 GPU
Memory: 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 64GB (eMMC 5.1) storage, expandable memory up to 200GB with microSD
Operating System: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with nubia UI 4.0
SIM Card Slot: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano/microSD)
Rear-Camera: 23MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony IMX318 sensor, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, 6P lens
Front-Camera: 13MP front-facing camera, Sony IMX258 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 80-degree wide-angle lens
Fingerprint sensor: Yes
Dimensions: 146.06×72.14×7.60mm
Weight: 158 grams
Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
Battery: 3000mAh battery