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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)

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

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Compare Lenovo ZUK Edge X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 04Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
5.5"
TDDI

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)

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)} 4 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)} 12 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTDDI
+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 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3100 mAh
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+13W30%
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices
64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
5.5"
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221联想ZUK Edge (64GB + 4GB RAM), Lenovo ZUK Z2151
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandLenovoLenovo
Release date9/1/20151/1/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)74.5 x 142.9 millimeters (2.93 x 5.63 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTDDI
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
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 Mbps600/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.34µm 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)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
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)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging13W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
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: Ceramic White, Titanium Black
• ZUI 2.5
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)
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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