Nubia Z9
A 2015 phone with a near-bezel-less "frameless" edge-touch display.
The Nubia Z9 is a flagship Nubia smartphone released May 2015, with a launch price of $550. It pairs the Snapdragon 810 with a 5.2" LCD 60 Hz display, a 16 MP OIS main camera and a 2,900 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 48/100 — The "frameless" edge-display pioneer. Standout strengths: "frameless" edge display with side-touch gestures. and ois camera with manual pro mode. Main trade-off: snapdragon 810 overheated.
The "frameless" edge-display pioneer.
Nubia Z9 pushed an aggressive near-bezel-less "frameless" design with edge-touch gestures years before curved screens went mainstream. The hot SD810 and accidental edge touches were the costs, but the camera's pro mode and bold design built Nubia's enthusiast following.
Read the full review- "Frameless" edge display with side-touch gestures.
- OIS camera with manual pro mode.
- Compact 147 g.
- Distinctive Nubia red-circle design.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Nubia Z9 released?
The Nubia Z9 was released in May 2015.
How much does the Nubia Z9 cost?
The Nubia Z9 launched at $550 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Nubia Z9 screen size and type?
The Nubia Z9 has a 5.2" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Nubia Z9 use?
The Nubia Z9 is powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Nubia Z9 have?
The Nubia Z9 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nubia Z9 battery capacity?
The Nubia Z9 has a 2,900 mAh battery.
How fast does the Nubia Z9 charge?
The Nubia Z9 supports 10 W wired charging.
What is the Nubia Z9 main camera?
The Nubia Z9 has a 16 MP OIS main camera.
Does the Nubia Z9 have a headphone jack?
The Nubia Z9 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Nubia Z9 get software updates?
The Nubia Z9 update policy: Limited.
How much does the Nubia Z9 weigh?
The Nubia Z9 weighs 147 g.
What colours does the Nubia Z9 come in?
The Nubia Z9 is available in 2 colours: Black, Gold.
Is the Nubia Z9 worth buying?
Nubia Z9 pushed an aggressive near-bezel-less "frameless" design with edge-touch gestures years before curved screens went mainstream. The hot SD810 and accidental edge touches were the costs, but the camera's pro mode and bold design built Nubia's enthusiast following. SpecEagle gives the Nubia Z9 an editorial score of 48/100.
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