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Blu X Link vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

Side by side comparison between Blu X Link vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X Blu X Link 04Points
Blu X Link
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.1"
IPS

240x240

N/A
4MB
RAM

Single-core

320
mAh

(Non removable)

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27Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare Blu X Link X
Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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X Link} 4 Advantages Blu X Link vs ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 27 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+65 grams (2.28 ounces)169%
Lighter		vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
256MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core13 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR3767 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4MBvs+64GB (54GB available)13823 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)56%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x240 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels35 times
Higher resolution screen
309 PPIvs+401 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.1"vs+5.5"4 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+2000000 apps (Google Play Store)199999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3124 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
320 mAhvs+4100 mAh12 times
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.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
5 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
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📱 Model features

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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ModelBlu X LinkZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model namesBlu X Link X060Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
BrandBluLenovo
Release date5/1/20189/1/2015
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)45.8 x 54 millimeters (1.8 x 2.13 in)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight65 grams (2.28 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~15.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x240 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)309 PPI401 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System versionProprietary OSCyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredCyanogenMod 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT250232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 256MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory4MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4MB
Flash (EEPROM)		64GB (54GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SensorsAccelerometer
Heart rate
Pedometer		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity320 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered38 hours (1.6 days)
Standbyfeature not registered526 hours (21.9 days)

➕ Other features

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose Gold
• -		• 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

Blu X LinkLenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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