| Hardware and OS | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 | |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | |
| Internal memory | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | other phones |
| Type | IGZO IPS LCD | |
| Size | 4.7" inc | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 68.7% | |
| Display area | 60.9 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 312 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO | |
| SIM card | Micro-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | |
| Camera | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | other phones |
| Main camera | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 13 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | other phones |
| Colors | White, Green, Pink, Yellow, Blue | |
| Dimensions | 134.8 x 65.8 x 7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 120 g | |
| Battery | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 2000 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | ZTE Nubia Z5S mini | other phones |
| Release date | 2013, November | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
