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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

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

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Compare Samsung Star X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 34Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 34 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Star (GT-S5230)} 4 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+64GB (54GB available)1105 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs50MB
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)34%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+401 PPI159%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+5.5"83%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+2000000 apps (Google Play Store)199999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+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 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)88%
Lighter
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

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Star (GT-S5230)
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Samsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandLenovoSamsung
Release date9/1/20154/30/2009
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Proprietary OS
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)50MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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
Not supported
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
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)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMONot supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)10 hours
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)800 hours (33.3 days)

โž• Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
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, White, Pink
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
โ€ข DNSe
โ€ข Shazam Find Music service
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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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