Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Lenovo Legion Duel 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2023 10:43 AM, updated: 2/25/2023 11:24 AM

Compare Lenovo Legion Duel 2 X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

44mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)

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!

6 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	vs	23 Advantages Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	259 grams (9.07 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+401 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+16GB LPDDR54 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+512GB (460GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+6.92"26% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 16MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video 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) 8MP	vs	+(front) 44MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 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 LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4100 mAh	vs	+5500 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+90W8 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 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
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Model	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221	Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Lenovo
Release date	9/1/2015	5/10/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)	78.5 x 176 millimeters (3.09 x 6.93 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	259 grams (9.07 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: RGB LED light panel
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
System version	CyanogenMod 12.1	Android 11
Firmware update	CyanogenMod 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	ZUI 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 809642 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	512GB (460GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2123°16mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.32" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	44 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	7680x5720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.65" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	5500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	90W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	38 hours (1.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	526 hours (21.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Ultimate Black, Titanium White • Built-in two cooling fans • Gaming triggers: 6 pressure sensitive zones: 4 ultrasonic buttons (top), 2 capacitive sliding buttons (back)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Lenovo Legion Duel 2 (512GB)
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