ZTE Nubia N5 5G (2023) review

ZTE announced the launch of the Nubia N5 5G smartphone in 2023. The manufacturer is offering the ZTE Nubia N5 5G phone with 6.52 inch display, Unisoc Tiger T7520 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The ZTE Nubia N5 5G smartphone comes with Android OS v13.0 out of the box, and a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6.52 inch phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1600 px). This screen can reproduce accurate and vibrant colors. The multi-camera setup on the Nubia N5 5G offers versatility, allowing you to capture a wide range of subjects and scenes with different perspectives. With multiple cameras, you can capture the same scene from different angles or focal lengths simultaneously. The Nubia N5 5G also features a 5 MP front-facing camera.

ZTE Nubia N5 5G specifications

Body

The weight of ZTE Nubia N5 5G is about 6.91 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this ZTE smartphone are average (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.33 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The ZTE Nubia N5 5G comes with Android OS v13.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. The Nubia N5 5G utilizes Unisoc Tiger T7520 SoC (System on a Chip). This powerful octa-core processor is capable of handling complex tasks and running multiple applications simultaneously.

The Nubia N5 5G utilizes Mali-G57 MP4 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. ARM Mali GPUs are widely used in mobile devices and have a good reputation for performance and power efficiency. They offer competitive performance and power efficiency, making them suitable for a range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and user interface rendering. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

Display

The 6.52 inch phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 6.52 inch display should be large enough to provide a comfortable viewing experience for your needs, whether it's reading text, browsing the web, or watching videos. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of ZTE Nubia N5 5G is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

The ZTE Nubia N5 5G comes with 4 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. Having more RAM in a smartphone can provide benefits in terms of performance and multitasking. When you have more RAM, you can keep more apps and processes open in the background without slowing down the device. 128 GB of internal storage should be more than enough for their needs. The Nubia N5 5G has 128 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the ZTE Nubia N5 5G (4 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The Nubia N5 5G offers multi-camera setup on its back. The advantages of a multiple camera setup provide more versatility and creative possibilities, allowing you to capture a wider range of subjects and scenes with improved image quality and specialized features. The main camera of the Nubia N5 5G is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Nubia N5 5G smartphone does not have OIS. The optical image stabilization (OIS) is an important feature in smartphones, particularly for those who frequently use their phones to take photos and videos.

Connectivity

The ZTE Nubia N5 5G supports the latest 5G network technology. 5G networks provide greater reliability and security than previous generations of mobile networks, which is critical for applications such as healthcare, public safety, and industrial automation. To connect to a Wi-Fi network on the ZTE Nubia N5 5G, you simply need to go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device, select the network you want to connect to, and enter the password.

The Nubia N5 5G smartphone is capable of connecting to Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows devices to connect and communicate with each other over short distances. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board.

The Nubia N5 5G isn't NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC is not essential for basic phone functionality, but it can be useful for a variety of tasks and features. The Nubia N5 5G phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The Nubia N5 5G has an USB Type-C port. Type-C is a small, reversible connector that can be plugged in to a device in either orientation, making it more convenient to use than older USB connectors that only worked when plugged in a certain way. The Nubia N5 5G smartphone does not have 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Battery

The Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Nubia N5 5G isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This ZTE phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display.

The Dual SIM capability of ZTE Nubia N5 5G phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the ZTE Nubia N5 5G, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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