Z981
Z981 · Zte
- SoC
- Snapdragon 617
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR3
- Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Android API
- 6.0 (23)
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 zte Z981 reports its platform as Snapdragon 617. The CPU configuration is 8-core, Cortex-A53, running up to 806 - 1516 MHz. The GPU is Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.
Day-to-day workload
2 GB LPDDR3 of RAM is below the realistic minimum for current Android — expect Android to aggressively kill background apps. Display resolution is 1920x1080.
This record reflects Android API level 23 (6.0). Android 7 or older — effectively retired; very few modern apps will run, and Google Play Services support is limited.
Trust & buying notes
Because this entry runs Android 6.0, 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
- ZTE
- BRAND
- ZTE
- MODEL
- Z981
Operating System
- API
- 6.0 (23)
- PLATFORM
- qcom
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- Snapdragon 617
- CPU
- msm8952
- CORES
- 8
- FAMILY
- Cortex-A53
- CLUSTERS
- 4 x 1.52 GHz 4 x 1.21 GHz
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 806 - 1516 MHz
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Qualcomm
- GPU_MODEL
- Adreno (TM) 405
- GPU_CLOCK
- 240 - 550 MHz
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR3
- FLASH
- QX13MB
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 1920x1080
- TOUCHSCREEN
- syna-touchscreen
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- BMI160
- GYROSCOPE
- BMI160
- MAGNETOMETER
- AK09911
- ALSPS
- LTR55X
- FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
- goodix
Audio & Power
- CHARGER
- USE PMIC
Other
- LCM
- zteTM(NT35695)TM_1080*1920_6P0Inch
- CAMERA
- ov13855_f13v08bs5k5e2
- SOUND
- msm8952sndcardm
- OTHER
- aw2013
- BATTERY
- ZTE_BATTERY_DATA_ID_1
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