| Hardware and OS | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2 | |
| Processor | Qualcomm APQ8064, 1500 MHz | |
| Processor cores number | 4 | |
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | yes | |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | |
| Display | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | other phones |
| Type | colored IPS, sensor | |
| Size | 4.7" | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | |
| Pixel Density | 312 | |
| Touchscreen | multitouch, capacitive | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Automatic display rotation | yes | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | other phones |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G | |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB | |
| SIM | regular | |
| Camera | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | other phones |
| Main camera | 13 MP | |
| Main camera functions | autofocus | |
| Front camera | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | rear | |
| Video Recording | yes | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | other phones |
| Audio | MP3, FM-radio | |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm | |
| Design | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | other phones |
| Case material | plastic | |
| Case type | classic | |
| Height | 134.8 mm | |
| Width | 65.7 mm | |
| Thickness | 10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 grams | |
| Battery | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | other phones |
| Capacity | 2300 mA?h | |
| Battery | non-removable | |
| Connector type for charging | micro-USB | |
| Other | ZTE Nubia Z5 mini | other phones |
| Sensors | illumination sensor, approaching sensor, gyroscope, compass | |
| Flashlight | yes | |