| Hardware and OS | ZTE Nubia Z5 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait 300 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 | |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | |
| Internal memory | 32 GB, 2 GB RAM | |
| External memory | No | |
| Display | ZTE Nubia Z5 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 5" inc | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 72.3% | |
| Display area | 68.9 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 441 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Nubia Z5 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | ZTE Nubia Z5 | other phones |
| Main camera | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 13 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Nubia Z5 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | ZTE Nubia Z5 | other phones |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Dimensions | 137.9 x 69.1 x 7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 126 g | |
| Battery | ZTE Nubia Z5 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | ZTE Nubia Z5 | other phones |
| Release date | 2012, December | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
