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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs LG Optimus F3 (VM720)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs LG Optimus F3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus F3 X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points LG Optimus F3 (VM720) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
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 Optimus F3 (VM720)} 7 Advantages LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)41 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.29GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)26%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+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 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2460 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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)25%
Lighter
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+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Optimus F3 (VM720)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Virgin Mobile LG Optimus F3 4G LTE, LG VM720
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandLenovoLG
Release date9/1/20157/18/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)62 x 116.1 millimeters (2.44 x 4.57 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)4GB (1.29GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE 1900
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, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Optimus F3 (VM720)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 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 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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh2460 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)15 hours
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)456 hours (19 days)

โž• Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
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
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)LG Optimus F3 (VM720)
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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