Lenovo ZUK Z2
#3109
Nokia 2.1
#3548Category Breakdown
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Nokia 2.1
Performance
67.149.2
Camera
53.215.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.628.1
Build
78.774.4
Connectivity
60.649.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
43.740.2
Summary
- The Lenovo ZUK Z2 features a more premium build with a glass front and back, while the Nokia 2.1 has a plastic back, making the Z2 feel sturdier.
- In terms of display, the Z2 offers a sharper 5.0-inch 1080p IPS LCD compared to the 5.5-inch 720p display of the Nokia 2.1, resulting in better clarity and detail.
- Performance-wise, the ZUK Z2 is equipped with a Snapdragon 820 chipset, providing significantly better processing power than the Snapdragon 425 in the Nokia 2.1.
- The Z2's camera also outperforms the Nokia 2.1, with a 13 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording, compared to the 8 MP camera of the Nokia that only supports 720p.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Nokia 2.1 at 4000 mAh, but the ZUK Z2's 3500 mAh battery is still adequate, and it runs on a more advanced version of Android, offering a better software experience overall.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Nokia 2.1
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Also known as Lenovo Z2 Plus
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.6", 1.34µm, PDAF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
Weight
149 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Titanium Black, Ceramic White
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity