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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) 19Points
6.59"
IPS

1080x2412

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)

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!

Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)} 19 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) vs ZUK Z1 (Z1221)} 4 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)87%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2412 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"20%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
vs2000000 apps (Google Play Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4100 mAh
+33W2 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+175 grams (6.13 ounces)11%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

25 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
401 PPI
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
 
ModelNord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model namesOnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (128GB+8GB RAM)Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
BrandOnePlusLenovo
Release date4/30/2022, Announced: 4/28/20229/1/2015
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2412 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSupport sRGB
Display P3
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System versionAndroid 12CyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware updateAndroid 13CyanogenMod 13
User InterfaceOxygenOS 12 / 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 406221 (v9)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
India version:
SA/NSA (1, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX471 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, watts33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered38 hours (1.6 days)
Standbyfeature not registered526 hours (21.9 days)

➕ Other features

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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: Black Dusk, Blue Tide• 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

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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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