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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Positivo Twist Mini (S431)

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

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Compare Positivo Twist Mini X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 26Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Positivo Twist Mini (S431) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

5mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 26 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Twist Mini (S431)} 6 Advantages Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)16%
Thinner
vs10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+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
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh173%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+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 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)46%
Lighter
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Twist Mini (S431)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Positivo Twist mini S431 (Android Go), Positivo S431
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brazil
Brazil
BrandLenovoPositivo
Release date9/1/20156/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)63.9 x 124.5 millimeters (2.52 x 4.9 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
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+
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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
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 on both cameras
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired 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

โž• Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
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/Gold, Black/Gray, White/Pink
โ€ข Android Go edition
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
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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