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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Honor V40 5G (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Honor V40 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Honor V40 5G X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 06Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Honor V40 5G (256GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 6 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs V40 5G (256GB)} 23 Advantages Honor V40 5G (256GB)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+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
+4100 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1236x2676 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+439 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.72"22%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
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 SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+66W6 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)V40 5G (256GB)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
ChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandLenovoHonor
Release date9/1/20151/22/2021
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI439 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered800nits[peak]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 10
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-G77 MC9
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)256GB (230GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (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)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
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)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging66W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi wireless charging
5W 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)Honor V40 5G (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: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver
• Magic UI 4.0
• Screen protection film applied
• TPU case included
• Stereo speakers

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Honor V40 5G (256GB)
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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