| Software |
| Operating System (OS) |
|---|
| Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat) | Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat) |
| Upgradable |
|---|
| Upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| UI |
|---|
| nubia UI 5 | |
| Browser |
|---|
| HTML5 | HTML5 |
| Messaging |
|---|
| SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Hardware |
| Chipset |
|---|
| Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU |
|---|
| Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU |
|---|
| Adreno 505 | Adreno 506 |
| Sensors |
|---|
| Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| SIM |
|---|
| Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Speakers |
|---|
| Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack |
|---|
| 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |