ZUK Z1 vs ZUK Z2 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: ZUK Z1 vs ZUK Z2 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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ZUK Z1ZUK Z1China · 3GB · 64GB
ZUK Z2 ProZUK Z2 ProChina · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
ZUK Z1
ZUK Z1
China · 3GB · 64GB
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ZUK Z2 Pro
ZUK Z2 Pro
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
65 reviews
9.1
76 reviews

Technical specifications of the ZUK Z1 vs ZUK Z2 Pro

Specs ZUK Z1 prices ZUK Z1
China · 3GB · 64GB 		where to buy ZUK Z2 Pro ZUK Z2 Pro
China · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.5" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.3 mm
155.7 mm
8.9 mm 		70.5 mm
145.4 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 175 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 48.262
v? 		165.206
v7
Battery 4100 mAh 3100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Zuk Zuk
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date August 2015,
8 years ago 		April 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

ZUK Z1
ZUK Z2 Pro
ZUK Z1
ZUK Z2 Pro
Size
77.3 mm • 155.7 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.5 mm • 145.4 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 145 g
Usable surface 69 % 72 %
Materials Plastic Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Gray
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS • IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 100% NTSC
  • Capacitive
  • Zero Air Gap technology
  • Anti-fingerprint coating
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 100% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
9.1
Is it comfortable?
7.9
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
8.7
Number of reviews
65 reviews
76 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 6 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
48.262
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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165.206
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Altimeter

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.6
9.4
Number of reviews
65 reviews
76 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Samsung
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.13 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • HDR
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.2
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
6.6
7.8
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
8.6
Number of reviews
65 reviews
76 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.380 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.710 W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.3
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.1
9.0
Number of reviews
65 reviews
76 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
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3100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 27%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
65 reviews
76 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • CyanogenMod 12 (Android 5.1.1)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 49%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 46%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 20%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
  • 22%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
65 reviews
76 reviews
Prices
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