Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro
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Lenovo ZUK Z1
#3760Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro
Lenovo ZUK Z1
Performance
65.269.7
Camera
66.365.1
Display
60.458.9
Battery
28.129.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.059.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.838.7
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
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, f/2.2, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gold, White
White, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass