Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs OnePlus 3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo Zuk Z2 and the OnePlus 3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 158 g |
| Released | May 2016 | Jun 2016 |
Summary: Lenovo Zuk Z2 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 3 is ahead on our rating, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass (unspecified version of Gorilla Glass mentioned for Z2 Pro, but not explicitly for Z2) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM (also available in 32GB 3GB RAM variant) | 64GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.6", 1.34µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm |
Battery
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 20W wired (Dash Charge) |
Body
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in) | 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | OnePlus 3 |
|---|
| Announced | May 2016 | 2016, June |
| Status | Released June 2016, Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or OnePlus 3?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — 3,500 mAh for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 3,000 mAh for the OnePlus 3.
Which has more RAM, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or OnePlus 3?
OnePlus 3 — 4 GB for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 6 GB for the OnePlus 3.
Which is lighter, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or OnePlus 3?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — 149 g for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 158 g for the OnePlus 3.
Which is newer, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or OnePlus 3?
OnePlus 3 — May 2016 for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus Jun 2016 for the OnePlus 3.
Is the Lenovo Zuk Z2 or the OnePlus 3 rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo Zuk Z2 7/10 and the OnePlus 3 8/10.
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