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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)

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

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Compare Alcatel Hero X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 19Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 19 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Hero (8020Y NFC)} 7 Advantages Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.59GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+401 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Hero (8020Y NFC)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Alcatel One Touch Hero 8020Y (NFC), OT-8020Y
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandLenovoAlcatel
Release date9/1/20151/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)80.6 x 158.5 millimeters (3.17 x 6.24 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Mediatek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/11 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)18 hours
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Pen Stylus
• Built-in digital compass
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Stereo sound rec video
• Wireless charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
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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