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Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

Side by side comparison between Huawei IDEOS X5 vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) 05Points
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare Huawei IDEOS X5 X
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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IDEOS X5 (U8800)} 5 Advantages Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) vs ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 27 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
vs2000000 apps (Google Play Store)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GBvs+64GB (54GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)28%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
246 PPIvs+401 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.8"vs+5.5"45%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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
1500 mAhvs+4100 mAh173%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 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
2.1 + 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
 
ModelIDEOS X5 (U8800)ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model namesHuawei Ideos X5 U8800Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
BrandHuaweiLenovo
Release date10/1/20109/1/2015
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoCyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadCyanogenMod 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM723032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage2GB64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo 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 / Upload7.2/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 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 networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly 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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo 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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HB4F1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)526 hours (21.9 days)

โž• Other features

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Dolby Mobile sound
โ€ข SRS professional audio effect
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: White, Dark Gray
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Aluminum body
โ€ข Sony IMX214 sensor back camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 100% in 2,5h
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Lenovo 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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