Lenovo ZUK Z1 vs Vivo V3 Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo ZUK Z1 and the Vivo V3 Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 168 g |
| Released | Sep 2015 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Lenovo ZUK Z1 is ahead on our rating, battery. Vivo V3 Max is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Lenovo ZUK Z1 and Vivo V3 Max are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | 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 | — |
| Pixel Density | — | 401 ppi |
Platform
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Cyanogen OS 12.1 (Global) or ZUI (China) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) | Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 510 |
Memory
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB LPDDR3 | — |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 128 GB or 256 GB |
| Internal | — | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) | — |
| Sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX214 | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Single | — | 8 MP |
Battery
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (5.3V/2.5A, ~2.5 hours for full charge) | 18W fast charging |
Body
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.04 x 0.35 in) | 153.9 x 77.1 x 7.6 mm (6.06 x 3.04 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Build | Metal frame, plastic back | Metallic body |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0, reversible connector | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 | Vivo V3 Max |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, August | 2016, April |
| Status | Released 2015, September. Discontinued. | — |
| Released | — | 2016, April |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or Vivo V3 Max?
Lenovo ZUK Z1 — 4,100 mAh for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus 3,000 mAh for the Vivo V3 Max.
Which is lighter, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or Vivo V3 Max?
Vivo V3 Max — 175 g for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus 168 g for the Vivo V3 Max.
Which is newer, Lenovo ZUK Z1 or Vivo V3 Max?
Vivo V3 Max — Sep 2015 for the Lenovo ZUK Z1 versus Apr 2016 for the Vivo V3 Max.
Is the Lenovo ZUK Z1 or the Vivo V3 Max rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo ZUK Z1 7/10 and the Vivo V3 Max 6/10.
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