Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Nokia 2.3

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Nokia 2.3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2020 10:08 PM, updated: 8/30/2022 8:01 AM

Compare Nokia 2.3 X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Nokia 2.3 Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

17 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	vs	10 Advantages Nokia 2.3
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+401 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+10W100% 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.	vs	5W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.68 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+6.2"13% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+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
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

f/2.2 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
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Model	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Other model names	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221	Nokia 2.3 TA-1206, TA-1209, TA-1211, TA-1214 (NK003-NK005)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2015	12/19/2019, Announced: 12/5/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.68 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)	75.41 x 157.69 millimeters (2.97 x 6.21 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
System version	CyanogenMod 12.1	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	CyanogenMod 13	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	Android One
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 (660MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/2100 Latin America, USA version: 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 Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global version: UMTS 850/900/2100 Latin America, USA version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired 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)	Nokia 2.3
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: Cyan Green, Sand, Charcoal
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)	Nokia 2.3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)