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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Huawei Nova 7i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova 7i X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 06Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Huawei Nova 7i (L22A) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)

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!

ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 6 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Nova 7i (L22A)} 18 Advantages Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+401 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs398 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2310 pixels20%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.4"16%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 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/1.8 (aperture)22%
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
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4100 mAhvs+4200 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+40W3 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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nova 7i (L22A)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Huawei Nova 7i (JNY-L22A) Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandLenovoHuawei
Release date9/1/20151/30/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI398 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 10
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps400/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
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: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
• EMUI 10
• Screen protective film included

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Huawei Nova 7i (L22A)
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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