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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 15Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 15 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Lumia 930 (Gold edition)} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (26GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+2000000 apps (Google Play Store)186%
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2420 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)5%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
401 PPIvs+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.1MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Nokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia Martini
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLenovoNokia
Release date9/1/201512/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13Windows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)32GB (26GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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

📷 Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Battery capacity4100 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)15 hours
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black/gold, White/gold
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Records 4K (after Denim update)
• Camera focal length of 26mm
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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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