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ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra

ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra

R18,000
SKU: 7001
Brand: ZTE
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
RAM: 12GB-24GB
Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
Display: AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Camera: 64MP
OS: Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Display 9 / 10
Camera 9 / 10
Performance 9 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

PROS

IP68/IP69 certification with Aluminum frame.
6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz refresh, HDR10.
Snapdragon 8 Elite with 12/16/24GB RAM.
Triple rear camera 64MP and dual 50MP.
6600mAh Si/C battery with 80W charging.

CONS

FM is not available.
No 3.5mm audio jack.

The ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra brings a powerhouse of mobile innovation to South Africa, with pricing starting at approximately ZAR 18,000. If you are looking to pick up this premium device, its wide availability across both major retail stores and cellular networks makes it easy to track down.

Here is a breakdown of where to find it and how to navigate the local market to get the best deal.

Where to Buy the ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra

The phone is distributed across an extensive footprint of online marketplaces, traditional electronics outlets, network operators, and clothing retailers with dedicated cellular counters.

Online & Electronics Giants

Takealot: Ideal for hassle-free online ordering, home delivery, and checking community user reviews.
HiFi Corp & Makro: Excellent options if you prefer to view the device in person or want to take advantage of bulk-style tech promotions and extended warranties.
Game: A reliable stop for catching mass-retail weekend specials and cash-deal promotions.

Mobile Specialists & Network Providers

MTN & Chatz Connect: Your go-to destinations if you want to spread the cost over a 24- or 36-month contract, or tie the device to a monthly data plan.
Cellucity & 4U: Well-known cellular specialists perfect for tailored customer service, upgrade checks, and premium accessories.

Clothing, Home & Budget Retailers

Foschini & Hi Online (TFG): Convenient if you hold a store account card and want to utilize flexible store credit options to purchase your hardware.
Mr Price: Available through their dedicated Mr Price Cellular counters, often featuring competitive cash rates.
PEP & Ackermans: Perfect for straightforward, out-of-the-box prepaid cash purchases without the hassle of a contract.

Market & Pricing Dynamics

While the baseline price sits around ZAR 18,000, keep in mind that the exact amount you pay can shift depending on how and where you buy it:

Contract vs. Cash: Opting for a contract through networks like MTN wraps the phone’s cost into monthly installments alongside airtime and data, whereas buying from retailers like Takealot, PEP, or Makro requires the full cash amount upfront.
Location and Stocking: Physical availability may vary depending on your location in South Africa. Major metros like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban will likely have immediate in-store stock, while more remote areas might rely on online delivery, which could introduce minor shipping fees or transit times.
Retailer Exclusives: Different stores may offer unique promotional bundles—such as including a free set of wireless earbuds, power banks, or protective phone covers—which can alter the overall value proposition.

Shopping Tip: Because prices fluctuate across different markets, take a moment to cross-reference Takealot’s upfront price against the current cash price at electronics retailers like HiFi Corp before making your final purchase.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	ZTE
Model	ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra
Announced	28 April, 2025
Released	28 April, 2025
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 18,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	164.3 x 77.1 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight	228 g (8.04 oz)
Protection	IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colors	Antique Brown, Classic Black

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Size	6.85 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i or Longxi glass (gen 2)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam) 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, multi-directional PDAF
Camera Features	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Camera Features	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 15
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	Nebula AIOS 1.5

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Adreno 830
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	12GB-24GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	256GB/512GB/1TB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	80W wired, PD3.0, QC4