Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Edge vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2019 9:27 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 3:55 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 X Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TDDI

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) Compare Lenovo ZUK Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TDDI	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+643 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.5"18% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP182% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)38% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+3330 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
13W	vs	+18W38% 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.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) 8MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Xperia 1 (J8170)
Other model names	联想ZUK Edge (64GB + 4GB RAM), Lenovo ZUK Z2151	Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Lenovo	Sony
Release date	1/1/2017	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 142.9 millimeters (2.93 x 5.63 in)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Display type	TDDI	OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1600/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3330 mAh
Charger, watts	13W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Ceramic White, Titanium Black • ZUI 2.5 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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