| Software |
| Operating System (OS) |
|---|
| Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Upgradable |
|---|
| Upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| UI |
|---|
| ZenUI 3 | ZenUI 5 |
| Browser |
|---|
| HTML5 | HTML5 |
| Messaging |
|---|
| SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Hardware |
| Chipset |
|---|
| Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) |
| CPU |
|---|
| Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU |
|---|
| Adreno 530 | Adreno 505 |
| Sensors |
|---|
| Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| SIM |
|---|
| Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Speakers |
|---|
Yes
24-bit/192kHz audio | Yes |
| Audio Jack |
|---|
| 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |