Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2018 6:03 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:08 PM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	vs	13 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)35% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1600x2560 pixels98% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+8.4"53% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75% More apps available to download and use	vs	2000000 apps (Google Play Store)
+4900 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4100 mAh
1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
298 grams (10.43 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)70% Lighter
359 PPI	vs	+401 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + 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.

20 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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Model	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model names	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	7/1/2014	9/1/2015
Depth	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight	298 grams (10.43 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	8.4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	359 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	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
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	CyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	CyanogenMod 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)	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, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical 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 Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	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, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4900 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	526 hours (21.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast	• 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
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered