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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs LG K4 2017 (X230F)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points LG K4 2017 (X230F) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 23 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs K4 2017 (X230F)} 7 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230F)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core97%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+401 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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
+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)21%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221LG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230F, LGX230F
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandLenovoLG
Release date9/1/20152/1/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)3.2 hours
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

โž• Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Dark Gray
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Aluminum body
โ€ข Sony IMX214 sensor back camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 100% in 2,5h
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
โ€ข Knock Code, Knock On
โ€ข Quick Share, Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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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