Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Asus Zenfone 5 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/26/2019 4:38 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:01 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5 Lite X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)

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!

7 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	vs	14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+64GB (54GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4100 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)4% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/2.2 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL, X017DA, X017D
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Lenovo	Asus
Release date	9/1/2015	5/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
System version	CyanogenMod 12.1	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	CyanogenMod 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMCP
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/75 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	Version A: UMTS 800/850/900/2100 Version B: UMTS 850/900/2100 Version C: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Version D: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 Version E: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4/5 VoLTE Version A: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 41) Version B: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) Version C: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) Version D: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41) Version E: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	38 hours (1.6 days)	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	526 hours (21.9 days)	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: 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: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
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