Google Nexus 6P vs Lenovo ZUK Z1

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 6P and the Lenovo ZUK Z1, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

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Head to head

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
Our rating9/107/10
Battery3,450 mAh4,100 mAh
Wired charging15W—
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Screen size5.7 in5.5 in
Main camera12.3 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)178 g175 g
ReleasedSep 2015Sep 2015
Summary: Google Nexus 6P is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size. Lenovo ZUK Z1 is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Nexus 6P and Lenovo ZUK Z1 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.

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Display

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Size5.7 inches5.5 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD)1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (~401 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Oleophobic coating
Pixel Density~518 ppi—

Platform

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Cyanogen OS 12.1 (Global) or ZUI (China)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 (MSM8994)Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A53)Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 430Adreno 330

Memory

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
RAM3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal Storage32GB, 64GB, 128GB64GB
Card slotNo—
Card Slot—No

Main Camera

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
Resolution12.3 MP—
Featuresf/2.0 aperture, 1.55 µm pixel size, IR laser-assisted autofocus, Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flashDual-LED flash, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 720p@240fps (slow motion)1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
Modules—13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
Sensor—Sony Exmor RS IMX214

Selfie Camera

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
Resolution8 MP—
Featuresf/2.4 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel size—
Video1080p HD1080p@30fps
Modules—8 MP, f/2.2

Battery

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
TypeNon-removable Li-PoLi-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Capacity3450 mAh—
ChargingFast charging (15W, 5V/3A) via USB Type-CFast charging (5.3V/2.5A, ~2.5 hours for full charge)

Body

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
Dimensions159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 in)155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)175 g (6.17 oz)
BuildAluminum unibody designMetal frame, plastic back
SIMNano-SIMDual Nano-SIM

Comms

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.24.1, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYesNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.0, reversible connector

Launch

Google Nexus 6PLenovo ZUK Z1
AnnouncedSeptember 29, 20152015, August
StatusDiscontinued October 4, 2016Released 2015, September. Discontinued.

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Nexus 6P or Lenovo ZUK Z1?

Lenovo ZUK Z1 — 3,450 mAh for the Google Nexus 6P versus 4,100 mAh for the Lenovo ZUK Z1.

Which is lighter, Google Nexus 6P or Lenovo ZUK Z1?

Lenovo ZUK Z1 — 178 g for the Google Nexus 6P versus 175 g for the Lenovo ZUK Z1.

Which is newer, Google Nexus 6P or Lenovo ZUK Z1?

Google Nexus 6P — Sep 2015 for the Google Nexus 6P versus Sep 2015 for the Lenovo ZUK Z1.

Is the Google Nexus 6P or the Lenovo ZUK Z1 rated higher?

We rate the Google Nexus 6P 9/10 and the Lenovo ZUK Z1 7/10.

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