Apple iPhone 5S (64GB) vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5S vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2018 6:03 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X Apple iPhone 5S (64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare Apple iPhone 5S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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8 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)	vs	16 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+64GB (60GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)56% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+2300000 apps (App Store)15% More apps available to download and use	vs	2000000 apps (Google Play Store)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core88% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels185% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1560 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh163% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

f/2.2 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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Model	iPhone 5S (64GB)	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Lenovo
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	9/1/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System version	iOS 7.0	CyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware update	iOS 12	CyanogenMod 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 14341	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available) eMMC	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.5µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1560 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	526 hours (21.9 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Dark Gray • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Sony IMX214 sensor back camera • Fast battery charging: 100% in 2,5h • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5S (64GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	feature not registered