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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Huawei Mate 9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 9 Lite X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 07Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 7 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Mate 9 Lite (64GB)} 8 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3340 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)8%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9%
Thinner
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

31 Common items in both devices
64GB (54GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
5.5"
Only digital zoom
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Huawei GR5 2017 BLL-L23, Huawei Brooklyn
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandLenovoHuawei
Release date9/1/201511/1/2016
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 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)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)64GB (54GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8)
TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3968x2976 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 registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)23 hours
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
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/gray, White/silver, White/gold
• Metal body
• Emotion UI 4.1
• 2.5D glass screen
• LED notification
• DTS audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
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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