ZTE Nubia Z7 vs Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z7 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 6:15 PM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Z1 X ZTE Nubia Z7 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221) Compare ZTE Nubia Z7 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? ZTE Nubia Z7

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!

10 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z7	vs	9 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75% More apps available to download and use	vs	2000000 apps (Google Play Store)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% 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	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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.

24 Common items in both devices

2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core

3GB LPDDR3

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

16 million

5.5"

(back) 13MP

Dual-LED flash

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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Model	Nubia Z7	ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Other model names	ZTE Nubia Z7 NX506J, ZTE Nubia Z7 Dual-sim	Lenovo Zuk Z1221, Lenovo Z1221
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	Lenovo
Release date	7/1/2014	9/1/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 153.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.03 in)	77.3 x 155.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 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
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	CyanogenMod 12.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	CyanogenMod 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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 1800/2100/2600	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	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
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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/2.2 (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
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	526 hours (21.9 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z7	Lenovo ZUK Z1 (Z1221)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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 • Nubia UI 2.0 • DTS sound enhancement • Dual tone flash • 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
	ZTE Nubia Z7	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