Lenovo ZUK Z1 mini
#4822
Meizu MX3
#4790Category Breakdown
Lenovo ZUK Z1 mini
Meizu MX3
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The Lenovo ZUK Z1 mini features a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density compared to the Meizu MX3's 5.1-inch IPS LCD display, which boasts a resolution of 1080 x 1800 pixels for sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the ZUK Z1 mini is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, while the Meizu MX3 utilizes the Exynos 5410 Octa, offering potentially better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the MX3's camera benefits from a wider aperture and can record video at 1080p.
- The ZUK Z1 mini has an unspecified battery capacity, while the MX3 has a 2400 mAh battery, which may provide longer usage.
- Software-wise, the ZUK Z1 mini runs on Android 5.1.1, offering a more recent experience compared to the MX3's Android 4.2 with Flyme 3.
- Overall, the Meizu MX3 presents a more robust display and camera experience, while the ZUK Z1 mini offers a more updated software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo ZUK Z1 mini
Meizu MX3
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
1080 x 1800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~412 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Exynos 5410 Octa (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR SGX544MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
2400 mAh
Battery Details
N/A
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
139 x 71.9 x 9.1 mm (5.47 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black (front panel), several color options (back panel); white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Flyme 3
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Flyme 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes