LG F4NR (A448) vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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Side by side comparison between LG F4NR vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2018 6:03 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:47 PM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X LG F4NR (A448) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare LG F4NR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
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!

2 Advantages LG F4NR (A448)	vs	32 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+101 grams (3.54 ounces)73% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
230MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core17 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (50MB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)1105 times More internal storage for applications and files
18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)109% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
176x220 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels53 times Higher resolution screen
128 PPI	vs	+401 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+5.5"150% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (220x176)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)53 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+2000000 apps (Google Play Store)199999 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor, Hall effectAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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Model	F4NR (A448)	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model names	Wind LG F4NR, Videotron LG F4NR, LGA448	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region available	Canada	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Lenovo
Release date	12/1/2014	9/1/2015
Depth	18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 98 millimeters (2.01 x 3.86 in)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight	101 grams (3.54 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x220 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	128 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System version	Proprietary OS	CyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	CyanogenMod 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm QSC6270 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 230MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Q3Dimension	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (50MB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AMR, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-531A	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	345 hours (14.4 days)	526 hours (21.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • External display: 0.98" inches, 96x64 pixels • External display Monochrome MSTN Java framework	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG F4NR (A448)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered