BLU Studio Max vs ZTE Nubia Z9
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Studio Max: 23 g lighter
- Studio Max:
- 169 g
- Nubia Z9:
- 192 g
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Width
Nubia Z9: 7.3 mm narrower
- Studio Max:
- 75.6 mm
- Nubia Z9:
- 68.3 mm
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Screen diagonal
Nubia Z9: 0.3 in smaller diagonal
- Studio Max:
- 5.5 in
- Nubia Z9:
- 5.2 in
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Chipset
- Studio Max:
- Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
- Nubia Z9:
- Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
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Height
Nubia Z9: 6.4 mm shorter
- Studio Max:
- 153.8 mm
- Nubia Z9:
- 147.4 mm
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Release year
- Studio Max:
- 2016
- Nubia Z9:
- 2015
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Studio Max
- Height:
- 153.8 mm +6.4 mm versus Nubia Z9
- Width:
- 75.6 mm +7.3 mm versus Nubia Z9
- Depth:
- 8.5 mm
2. Nubia Z9
- Height:
- 147.4 mm
- Width:
- 68.3 mm
- Depth:
- 8.9 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Studio Max
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
2. Nubia Z9
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 74.5 cm²
Studio Max has approximately 11.9% more rectangular screen area than Nubia Z9.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| 16 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
Nubia Z9: Original memory entry
64 GB · 4 GB RAM - Exclusive & Elite editions32 GB · 3 GB RAM - Classic edition
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Studio Max
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB
2. Nubia Z9
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| Touchscreen |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. | Unknown |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Studio Max | Nubia Z9 |
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| Dop |
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