Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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

1/21/2018 6:03 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:09 PM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1440
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare Samsung Omnia 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!

4 Advantages Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	vs	31 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)43% 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)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+64GB (54GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)40% 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
240x400 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels21 times Higher resolution screen
146 PPI	vs	+401 PPI175% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.5"72% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QVGA (320x240)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)	vs	+2000000 apps (Google Play Store)39999 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1440 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh185% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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Model	Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model names	Samsung Omnia i900, Samsung SGH-i908 Omnia, Samsung Witu	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	7/21/2008	9/1/2015
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.9 x 112 millimeters (2.24 x 4.41 in)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System version	Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional	CyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	CyanogenMod 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA312	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Intel XScale (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	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	7.2 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 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	CSD, 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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QVGA (320x240)	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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, AMR, AAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1440 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	526 hours (21.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Modern Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 3D sound technology • HDR • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer 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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered