Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) vs Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Lenovo ZUK Z2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2018 9:32 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:07 PM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Z2 X Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
LTPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	vs	14 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+149 grams (5.22 ounces)15% Lighter
401 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
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Model	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6	Lenovo Zuk Z2131 3GB RAM, Lenovo Z2131, 联想 Zuk Z2
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	12/16/2015	6/1/2016
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)	68.9 x 141.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.58 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • ANT+	• Colors: Titanium Black, Ceramic White • Aluminum frame • Back glass • ZUI 2.5 • Always-on display • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.318W/kg (head), 1.144W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.717W/kg (head), 0.621W/kg (body)	feature not registered