Infinix Hot 40 (128GB) vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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Side by side comparison between Infinix Hot 40 vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/8/2025 8:18 AM, updated: 6/8/2025 9:37 AM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X Infinix Hot 40 (128GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
IPS

1080x2460

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare Infinix Hot 40 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? Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)

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21 Advantages Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)91% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.78"23% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 0.08MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front cameraAdvantage The Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+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
+f/1.6 (aperture)38% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75% More apps available to download and use	vs	2000000 apps (Google Play Store)
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4100 mAh
+33W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)12% Lighter
396 PPI	vs	+401 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

23 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

150 Mbps

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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Model	Hot 40 (128GB)	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model names	Infinix Hot 40 Free Fire X6836	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Infinix	Lenovo
Release date	12/1/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023	9/1/2015
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 168.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.64 in)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.78" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	396 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System version	Android 13	CyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	CyanogenMod 13
User Interface	XOS 13.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273523 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 0.08MP AI f/2.0	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	526 hours (21.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	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: Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green • Magic Ring	• 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
	Infinix Hot 40 (128GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered