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Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Venko Carisma

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

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Compare Venko Carisma X Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) 28Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2"
TFT

220x176

1.3
MP

0.3mp

N/A
850
mAh

(Removable)

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

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ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 28 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) vs Carisma} 6 Advantages Venko Carisma
+64GB (54GB available)3455 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)35%
Thinner
vs12 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 pixels53 times
Higher resolution screen
vs220x176 pixels
+401 PPI184%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs141 PPI
+5.5"175%
Larger screen
vs2"
+(back) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)53 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (220x176)
+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 Mbps1171 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.128 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor, Hall effectAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs850 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+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
vs2.0
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
Not supportedvs+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+70 grams (2.45 ounces)150%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+4 slots (Quad-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Analog TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
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ModelZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
Other model namesLenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221Venko Carisma QBQS Camera
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brazil
Brazil
BrandLenovoVenko
Release date9/1/20159/12/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)59 x 108.1 millimeters (2.32 x 4.26 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)70 grams (2.45 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~19.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels220x176 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI141 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered30Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Proprietary OS
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)16bit
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)Venko Carisma
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)16MB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
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)
4 slots (Quad-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.128 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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)Venko Carisma
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsQCIF (220x176)
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 stabilizationNot supported
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)Venko Carisma
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
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)Venko Carisma
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedAnalog TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.0
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)Venko Carisma
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
VEK954
Battery capacity4100 mAh850 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)4 hours
Standby526 hours (21.9 days)120 hours (5 days)

โž• Other features

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
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 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Portable Charger with Data Cable
โ€ข Headphones FO954
โ€ข Skype
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)Venko Carisma
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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