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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 02Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
32Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 2 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)} 32 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR5X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1344x2992 pixels94%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+490 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.7"22%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
4G LTEvs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4100 mAhvs+5050 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+30W2 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Google Pixel 8 Pro G1MNW (Ultra Wideband)
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
USA
USA
BrandLenovoGoogle
Release date9/1/201510/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPO OLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI490 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 14
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh5050 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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