Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo ZUK Z1 and the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 2,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 200 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 23 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 138 g |
| Released | Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 |
Summary: Lenovo ZUK Z1 is ahead on battery, screen size. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (~401 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels (~323 ppi density) |
| Protection | Oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | — | Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
Platform
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Cyanogen OS 12.1 (Global) or ZUI (China) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 430 |
Memory
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB LPDDR3 | — |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 32GB 2GB RAM |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 200GB |
Main Camera
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF |
| Sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX214 | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 5.1 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging (5.3V/2.5A, ~2.5 hours for full charge) | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.04 x 0.35 in) | 127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| Build | Metal frame, plastic back | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Durability | — | IP65/IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| 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, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0, reversible connector | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS/BDS |
Launch
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, August | September 2015 |
| Status | Released 2015, September. Discontinued. | — |
| Released | — | October 2015 |
| OS | — | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Lenovo ZUK Z1 — 4,100 mAh for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus 2,700 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is lighter, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact — 175 g for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus 138 g for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is newer, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact — Sep 2015 for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus Oct 2015 for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Is the Lenovo ZUK Z1 or the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo ZUK Z1 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact 7/10.
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