specdeviceinfo

nubia Z17S

NX595J · Nubia

SoC
Snapdragon 835
RAM
8 GB LPDDR4X
Resolution
2040x1080
Android API
7.1 (25)
specdeviceinfo analysis

What this hardware actually means

Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.

Platform & performance positioning

The nubia NX595J is built around the Snapdragon 835, a legacy flagship — capable in its day, now superseded from Qualcomm. It launched in 2016 on a Samsung 10nm 10LPE process. 2017 flagship (Galaxy S8, Pixel 2). Largely retired from active support in 2026.

Suitable only as a secondary or backup device. Most modern apps still install but many newer titles drop support.

Day-to-day workload

8 GB LPDDR4X of RAM is comfortable for modern apps and moderate multitasking. Display resolution is 2040x1080.

This record reflects Android API level 25 (7.1). Android 7 or older — effectively retired; very few modern apps will run, and Google Play Services support is limited.

Trust & buying notes

If you're cross-checking a phone advertised as a nubia NX595J, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "nubia"; Build.SOC_MODEL set (Android 12+) and consistent with Snapdragon 835. For an automated check, run our Hardware Trust Score from the DevCheck AI app and compare its output against this entry.

Because this entry runs Android 7.1, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.

Identity

MANUFACTURER
nubia
BRAND
nubia
MODEL
NX595J
MODEL_NAME
nubia Z17S

Operating System

API
7.1 (25)
KERNEL
4.4.21-perf+
PLATFORM
qcom

SoC / CPU

SOC
Snapdragon 835
CPU
msm8998
CORES
8
FAMILY
Kryo-2xx-a73 Kryo-2xx-a53
CLUSTERS
4 x 2.46 GHz 4 x 1.90 GHz
CLOCK_SPEED
300 - 2457 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Qualcomm
GPU_MODEL
Adreno (TM) 540
GPU_CLOCK
257 - 710 MHz

Memory & Storage

RAM
8 GB LPDDR4X

Display

RESOLUTION
2040x1080
TOUCHSCREEN
nubia_synaptics_dsx

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
BMI160
GYROSCOPE
BMI160
MAGNETOMETER
AK09916C
ALSPS
Light
FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
goodix

Connectivity

NFC
bcm2079x_nfc

Audio & Power

CHARGER
bq27520

Other

SOUND
msm8998tashasnd
MODEM
NX595J_Z69_EN_VNG0N_V112
SCSI
KLUDG8V1EE-B0C1

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