Lenovo ZUK Z1 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Storage
64 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Battery
4100 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ZUK Z1
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 155.7 mm Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Width 77.3 mm Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.9 mm Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Weight 175 g Worse than 74 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Dark grey | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Lenovo ZUK Z1 has a height of 155.7 mm, a width of 77.3 mm and a thickness of 8.9 mm. The weight of the phone is 175 g.

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DISPLAY Lenovo ZUK Z1
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 401 ppi Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 5.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Lenovo ZUK Z1 is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 401 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR Lenovo ZUK Z1
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

Lenovo ZUK Z1 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801.

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MEMORY Lenovo ZUK Z1
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB Better than 75 % of phones rated.

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 64 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. For everyday use and storing photos, songs or movies, this medium-sized internal storage is ideal. The advantage is also a lower price of phones equipped with this storage capacity. Best phones today range from 256 GB to 1 TB. That size is suitable for the most demanding users who shoot a lot of high-resolution photos or videos in 4K. Nevertheless, you'll have to pay extra for these higher capacities. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

RAM memory of the Lenovo ZUK Z1 is 3 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Lenovo ZUK Z1
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS IMX214 sensor
Lens Type Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Lens Construction 5-element
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source Dual LED flash
Still Image Resolutions 4160 x 3120
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

The rear camera of the Lenovo ZUK Z1 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The main lens is designed as Wide-angle lens. The resolution of the main lens is 13 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.2 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Lenovo ZUK Z1 has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.0.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Lenovo ZUK Z1
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4100 mAh Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 2880 minutes Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (LTE): up to 2880 min
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs
Playback (video): up to 15 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 120 hrs

The battery size of Lenovo ZUK Z1 is 4100 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Lenovo ZUK Z1 is provided with a talk time about 2880 minutes.

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CELLULAR Lenovo ZUK Z1
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Lenovo ZUK Z1 supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).

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COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ZUK Z1
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 1700 CDMA2000 1X (AWS), 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS)
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Lenovo ZUK Z1
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, Real Audio, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), 3GA
Supported Digital Video Standards RMVB, RM, MOV, MPEG-4, ASF, 3GP, 3G2
FEATURES Lenovo ZUK Z1
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Multitasking
OTHERS Lenovo ZUK Z1
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter

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