Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs OnePlus One
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo ZUK Z1 and the OnePlus One, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 162 g |
| Released | Sep 2015 | Jun 2014 |
Summary: Lenovo ZUK Z1 is ahead on battery. OnePlus One is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus One is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Protection | Oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | 401 ppi density |
Platform
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Cyanogen OS 12.1 (Global) or ZUI (China) | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) (Cyanogen OS 13.1) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) | 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
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB LPDDR3 | — |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", AF (Sony Exmor IMX214 sensor) |
| Sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX214 | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps | 2160p@24fps, 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (5.3V/2.5A, ~2.5 hours for full charge) | — |
Body
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.04 x 0.35 in) | 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.02 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Metal frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0, reversible connector | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, August | 2014, April 23 |
| Status | Released 2015, September. Discontinued. | Released 2014, June |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or OnePlus One?
Lenovo ZUK Z1 — 4,100 mAh for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus 3,100 mAh for the OnePlus One.
Which is lighter, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or OnePlus One?
OnePlus One — 175 g for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus 162 g for the OnePlus One.
Which is newer, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or OnePlus One?
Lenovo ZUK Z1 — Sep 2015 for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus Jun 2014 for the OnePlus One.
Is the Lenovo ZUK Z1 or the OnePlus One rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo ZUK Z1 7/10 and the OnePlus One 8/10.
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