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 ZTE Nubia Z7, Nubia Z7 Max, Nubia Z7 Mini, Snapdragon 801, 4G+4G Dual Sim

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alucard89
post Sep 26 2014, 12:39 AM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Sep 19 2014, 09:02 AM)
Coming from Nokia 3210, Moto Razr V3x, Nokia E61, Samsung P780, HTC HD2, iPhone 4, Lenovo S890, Lenovo P780, Alcatel Idol X, LeMoto K910 and previously Huawei Honor 3C.

Got the ZTE Nubia Z7 Max unit from Lazada with RM150 discount at RM1,149. Playing for 24-hour already... It's rooted 4.4.2 KitKat under NX505J_CNCommon_V1.32 ROM. Here's my comments about this unit:

A = Android = NubiaUI 2.0 KitKat is acceptable. Lots of junk apps out of the box. After rooted, can be frozen/uninstalled.
B = Body-Built = ZTE managed to make the plastic feel 'acceptable'. Buttons are nicely placed and decent feedback. Capacitive buttons with interchangable functions (menu vs back) are a welcome feature. Thickness and weight are comfortable. 3rd party casing and screen protectors is encouraged but I leave my unit naked.
C = Call quality = Second place after my previous Moto RAZR V3x. You can get reception even inside elevator or basement one.
D = Data = LTE modules for both micro-SIM 1 & 2 are the best out of all phones I've own. Previously the record was held by Huawei Honor 3C. Bluetooth is stable too.
E = Email = Email client is flexible compared to other Android-based phones. It works as intended.
F = Free-apps = None which is shame. I was hoping lifetime WhatsApp license just like the Alcatel Idol X.
G = Games = As expected, heavy titles are not an issue with Snapdragon 801 and Andreno 330.
H = Hangouts = Video call for Skype, Google Hangouts, Tango etc. is superb for 5MP front facing camera.
I = Internet = AOSP browser is smooth. No checker-board effect on heavy websites.
J = Juice = 3100mAh = "Decent". Claimed talk-time, stand-by time, etc. are achievable for dual-standby-micro-SIM LTE phone. Power consumption during idle state is 2% from 11pm to 5am. Daily usage can threaten my previous LeMoto P780.
K = Kamasutra  brows.gif  = Phone vibrates with notification/ringtone. Vibrating sensation is above average. Ladies may use it for other purpose(s)... LOL...
L = Loudspeaker = The loudest out of all my previous models. DTS manipulation is pushing the loudspeaker further. But crack if treble is too high. Bass is above average.
M = Music = Again the DTS technology does its magic. Headphone/earphone usage is encouraged.
N = Navigation = Working as expected. Lock satellite within 10 seconds. Waze and Google Maps are working normally, even indoors.
O = One-hand Operation = I have "big" hands and "long" fingers ;-) No further comment.
P = Picture = 13MP is exceptional packed with standard camera features/modes. Dept-of-Field feature withadjustable lighting condition is one of its kind.
Q = Quirks = tap-hold to bring cut-copy-paste-select does not aligned properly and difficult to tap. But this can be improved in their next ROM release.
R = Rooting = Super-duper-hyper EASYYYYYYYYY. TowelRoot is the one-click rooting tool. Mod ROM is also available but not purely ROW ROM.
S = Sound = Earphone sound is OK. Speaker-phone is OK too but crack if too loud. The DTS manipulates the sound brilliantly.
T = Texting = Stock android keyboard should be replaced with Google keyboard.
U = User-Interface = smooth & flexible with various themes to choose. Thanks to the 2GB RAM.
V = Video = Capturing 1080P video is acceptable. 4K is limited to 4 minutes due to overheating. Auto-focus is acceptable.
W = WiFi = The best out of all smartphones that I have own. Previously was Huawei Honor 3C. Others only manage to get 1-2 bars in my basement floor test. But z7 Max captures 5 full bars without fail. Honor 3C gets 4 bars.
X = X-factors = For dual-micro-SIM LTE phone with 2GB RAM supported by 32GB onboard storage is worth every penny. Strong voice/data/Wi-Fi reception is a desperate move for those who live in the outskirts or camping sites. Gamers will like this unit too.
Y = YouTube = The 5.5" IPS screen accompanied by excellent LTE connection is surely an enjoyable experience.
Z = Zero-figure. Imported from People Republic of China (PRC) unit at Malaysia Ringgit RM1,149-point-zero-zero is a smart investment with high internal specs.

CONCLUSION : Buy it if you are looking for high-spec phone having dual-micro-SIM LTE support. Gonna clinging to this unit until Huawei Ascent Mate 7 is available in local market.
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Thanks for the little P780 comparison, my dad's P780 got some usb port charging and just can't be fixed by phone shops. Can't believe I never noticed this phone before, might consider to get this one for my dad
Does it come with case that support wake/turn off screen?

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post Sep 26 2014, 01:36 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Sep 26 2014, 07:07 AM)
Sorry to bother you but if ur dad is holding this phone, I think it's too much for him as an ordinary consumer. If battery is ur dad's concern, maybe you would consider LeMoto S860 (brother to P780). Unless u hv fed up with LeMoto "quality", you can go for Honor 3C which gives better battery performance but never close to P780 or S860.

But if you have the cash, then, I must say this phone will make ur daddy smiles all the way....LOL...
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I was thinking of replacing with the same unit, but I might as well top up a bit more to get this one instead
S860 no sd card slot sad.gif
How long do you expect the battery would last mainly for whatsapp/email/youtube/web browsing and no gaming?

Also, which case are you using now with the phone?
Which seller did you buy from lazada and how's the warranty?

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post Sep 26 2014, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(dinkydong @ Sep 26 2014, 02:12 PM)
Feedback from other users also mentioned that some features like split screen are not included. Incoming call from 2nd SIM has no ringtone though vibration works.
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Are those bugs on cm11 for z7 max?
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post Sep 26 2014, 06:15 PM

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Arghh, firesale coupon for lazada already finished
When do they usually released them anyway? I thought they're usually out on Sunday
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post Sep 26 2014, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Sep 26 2014, 07:17 PM)
I do realize the liability when purchasing item outside Malaysia territory. Touch wood. so far none imported items that I have purchased online has serious issue.

If anything happens, it's just the trouble to send back to its origin, which will take more than 1 month process to get it repair. Therefore, think carefully before purchase because it's your decision.

Having said that, I'm awaiting for Huawei Malaysia to push Ascend Mate 7....
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How long was the delivery process?
Did you get your phone within a week as estimated by lazada?

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post Sep 27 2014, 12:00 AM

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QUOTE(dinkydong @ Sep 26 2014, 03:54 AM)
I upgraded from Zenfone 5.  As for u coming from ZF6, i think the Z7 Max will be suitable for u. Very good radio performance (4G & WIFI 802.11ac). In addition, it has a very decent battery life. Split screen, PIP video and various gesture modes can be quite handy.  smile.gif
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When you mentioned gesture modes, does it have off screen gestures similar to LG/1+1?
Also, just checked lelong, seller that was selling nubia z7 max for <1.2k is not listed anymore. Probably out of stock already?
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post Sep 27 2014, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(dinkydong @ Sep 27 2014, 08:42 AM)
For the gestures, u can do the following:

1) Double tap to turn on screen
2) Palm screen lock
3) Free screenshot (free hand to highlight area for screen shot)
4) 3 finger screenshot
5) 3 finger switch app
6) Slide down on anywhere of the screen to pull down notification area.

There's also smart sensing for answer calls, dialling numbers, etc. whereby u put the phone to your ears and it will automatically perform the tasks. There's also a gesture to tilt the phone to reduce the screen size for one hand operation.
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Nice, almost exactly like oneplus
Btw, from which seller did you get your unit?
Right now, there's T-Dimension sold at 1.25k and another by Kile for 1.29k
Main difference seems to be warranty, T-Dimension has 1 year unlike Kile which is only 14 days.
How's seller reputation if anyone familiar with them?
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post Sep 27 2014, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Sep 27 2014, 09:05 AM)
The free screenshot can be activated by tap-hold the menu button. This feature is something like Galaxy Note.

However, the 3 finger swipe gesture to take screenshot is totally silly. If you need to take screenshot on a webpage, when you swipe 3 fingers up, the page will scroll up and then the screenshot takes place. So, you miss the content. Wish ZTE review this and replace with notification center menu to take screenshot (like in my previous Lenovo K910). Luckily the Power+Vol Down button combo still works.
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Hi, so your unit 14 days warranty from lazada rite?
Just wondering if it's longer warranty from original seller, Kile?
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post Sep 28 2014, 03:55 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Sep 28 2014, 03:43 PM)
Accessories are limited if u search local dealers...  Taobao got plenty... 

Tempered glass is risky as we don't know whether it's original or fake.... Just shop carefully...

What version ROM out of the box? 1.38?
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Does the Nubia Z7 max has official accessories from ZTE?
Tried searching at taobao, mostly 3rd parties
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post Sep 29 2014, 07:36 AM

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QUOTE(dinkydong @ Sep 28 2014, 09:43 PM)
Bought the back case from Taobao, around RMB40 before shipping. The tempered glass comes from Korea, retailed by a mobile shop in Singapore.

U can find a no. of sellers selling TG and back case in Taobao & Aliexpress. I'm not sure if there are any forwarding agents in Msia for Taobao but if u have, shipping shouldnt be expensive.
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Can you share the link for that case?
What's a good brand for tempered glass for this phone?
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post Oct 1 2014, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Oct 1 2014, 12:09 PM)
Holy-crap!

Are you sure 16GB....? I still see 32GB at RM1299...
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Did you have to deal with sirim before you receive your phone?
I ordered mine from Lazada sold by T-Dimension, and just this morning got a call from fedex that the phone has arrived but requires sirim approval or something?
Not really familiar with this step, I thought lazada handled everything else
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post Oct 1 2014, 12:41 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Oct 1 2014, 12:31 PM)
Nope... mine straight to doorstep... no SIRIM interference... You need to get Lazada to help you on this...
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Oh really? Yours was imported also rite? Or was it available locally
Just emailed them about the sirim issue, hope to get reply from them soon, can't seem to find lazada contact no.
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post Oct 1 2014, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Oct 1 2014, 12:44 PM)
Yup... mine from HongKong... 7-days-on-the-dot

Lazada Contact :
03 8601 1888
Monday-Friday: 9am - 9pm
Weekend & Holiday: 9am - 6pm
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Thanks, just contacted them
They said everything will be handled by them, so I'll wait for their response.
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post Oct 3 2014, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Oct 1 2014, 12:44 PM)
Yup... mine from HongKong... 7-days-on-the-dot

Lazada Contact :
03 8601 1888
Monday-Friday: 9am - 9pm
Weekend & Holiday: 9am - 6pm
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One more thing, in your tracking status
Did you ever get errors like 'Clearance delay'?
Because I just got the tracking numbers just now, and that's the latest status
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post Oct 3 2014, 05:17 PM

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QUOTE(petrofsky77 @ Oct 3 2014, 03:12 PM)
Clearance Delay means your device needs to get SIRIM approval. Once SIRIM approves, then only DHL can send this out to you. How fast will depend on Lazada tho ... since they are taking care of it for you ... i guess mine will suffer the same fate as well ...
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Mine's shipped by fedex, so I guess I'll have to wait longer some more. It's just a bit odd when fedex contacted me first about sirim approval since lazada was supposed to handle everything else.

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Oct 3 2014, 04:46 PM)
Errr... nope i guess....

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Was yours shipped by dhl or fedex?
Did you also checked the tracking no it at the courier website?
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post Oct 3 2014, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Oct 3 2014, 07:14 PM)
Let me dig my store room...  I'll upload the pix of box & slip..

Just ensure when u've received the item, keep the box & delivery slip. Lazada honoured the 14 days return policy if u're not happy with the item.

I've once received  a shirt that is smaller size than i ordered.  So,  in order to return,  u hv to complete a special form,  pack back everything in the original box and pos laju to their return centre.  After a week,  they will refund back the amount,  both full item price and poslaju charges...  Very convenient and reliable...

So far,  from my past purchases with Lazada,  goods arrive in order.  But,  if they are not,  u dont hv lots of headache to get back ur money from them.

So,  if ur nubia is stuck or cant pass thru custom,  i strongly believe Lazada will refund back ur money in full amount.  So,  dont worry...

Plus,  their phone & email support is the best from my point of view.  All communications between you and them are properly documented and they really pro-active to ensure your problem is solved. Just give them time. Usually within 7 days...
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Well, it's definitely stuck now
My eta delivery went from 10th of sept to N/A
I'm gonna need to confirm again if I need to settle the sirim approval by. myself coz that's already another extra rm100 out of my pocket
Did you have the sirim sticker on your device?
Also, mine's declared as it is, a telephone
Apparently from what I've read from this post, anything with GSM features
needs to apply for sirim approval

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=67985290

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post Oct 4 2014, 06:56 AM

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QUOTE(azeemzuhair @ Oct 3 2014, 11:20 PM)
Nope... my Z7 Max does not have SIRIM sticker... so, can "meletop" anytime... LOL.... SIRIM just want their "margin" on all imported goods... that's one of the way how they make money "indirectly"....
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Well that explains a lot, guess I need to apply the sirim approval by myself
Yeah, another of way of sirim indirectly making money
I guess its all about how you declare the item.
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QUOTE(Androidfreak CEO @ Oct 4 2014, 03:32 PM)
so far no TPU case available locally...how safe to order from Ali Ekspree...Ali baba ka....Taobao ka...?

safe to pay using CC?
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Never tried alibaba, usually for items from aliexpress takes 2 weeks to arrive and quite reliable (depending on the seller of course)
Taobao, easier if you can ask agent to order for you
You can check at the service noticeboard forum

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QUOTE(Androidfreak CEO @ Oct 4 2014, 04:57 PM)
Sadly this beast not as femes as One Plus One....here......so hard to get the case and accessories available locally......sigh.....

maybe still new....THINK POSITIVE....hahaha
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Just get it from taobao bro, plenty of accesorries at a really cheap price there
Planning to order some after china holiday ends after october 7th

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