| Hardware and OS | ZTE Nubia Z5S | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) | |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | |
| Internal memory | 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM | |
| External memory | No | |
| Display | ZTE Nubia Z5S | other phones |
| Type | IGZO IPS LCD | |
| Size | 5" inc | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 72.7% | |
| Display area | 68.9 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 441 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Nubia Z5S | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA | |
| 4G Network | LTE (market dependent) | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| SIM card | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| NFC | TBD | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | ZTE Nubia Z5S | other phones |
| Main camera | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 13 MP, OIS, AF | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 2160p, 1080p, 720p@120fps | |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Nubia Z5S | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | ZTE Nubia Z5S | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Dimensions | 137.7 x 68.8 x 7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 126 g | |
| Battery | ZTE Nubia Z5S | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | ZTE Nubia Z5S | other phones |
| Release date | 2013, November | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port | |
