Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro
Lenovo ZUK Z1
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
50.046.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.657.5
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image compared to the 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels display of the Lenovo ZUK Z1.
- Both devices utilize the same Snapdragon 801 chipset and have 3GB of RAM, but the ZUK Z1 offers more internal storage at 64GB versus the Vibe Z2 Pro's 32GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Vibe Z2 Pro has a superior 16 MP rear camera with 4K video recording, while the ZUK Z1 has a 13 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
- The ZUK Z1 has a slightly larger 4100 mAh battery with faster 18W charging, compared to the Vibe Z2 Pro's 4000 mAh battery without fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Vibe Z2 Pro runs on Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 5.0.2), while the ZUK Z1 comes with Android 5.1.1 (upgradable to 6.0), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro
Lenovo ZUK Z1
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Lenovo K920
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~490 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156 x 81.3 x 7.7 mm (6.14 x 3.20 x 0.30 in)
155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
179 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, White
White, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

