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Lenovo ZUK Series

Lenovo ZUK EdgeProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 821
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330, Qualcomm Adreno 530
Display: 5.00 inch, 5.20 inch, 5.50 inch
Weight: 0.145kg, 0.149kg, 0.15kg, 0.16kg, 0.175kg
Price: 270, 300, 400 euro
Average Score: 81.01% - good
Average of 27 scores (from 45 reviews)
price: 88%, performance: 82%, features: 77%, display: 84%, mobility: 82%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 94%

 

Lenovo ZUK Z1

Specifications

Lenovo ZUK Z1Notebook: Lenovo ZUK Z1
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.175kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
 ZUK Z1 (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 79.71% - good

Average of 7 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Lenovo Zuk Z1 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Lenovo has an excellent device on its hands with the Zuk Z1. The phone is well built, runs excellent software, has a good display, comes with plenty of storage, and has excellent connectivity and good battery life as well. There's also a great screen which is sharp and can be tweaked and customised to your preferences. Above all, the company has achieved all of this at a great price that will tempt a lot of buyers, particularly advanced users who know a thing or two about the advantages of Cyanogen OS over other manufacturer-developed user interfaces.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
75% Good combination of hardware and software that is priced right!
Source: Tech2.in.com English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Priced at Rs 13,499, the Lenovo ZUK Z1 (or the ZUK Z1) is worth your money. And it does pack in some goodies like a polished metal body, optical image stabilization and bloatware-free buttery smooth Cyanogen OS. Then there’s the large 4100mAh battery and a decent camera on the back that may not be spectacular, but gets the job done just fine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 75% features: 70% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%
75% Lenovo ZUK Z1 Review
Source: Think Digit English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Lenovo Zuk Z1 is an able performer, despite the two year old SoC. At Rs. 13,499, it's not more powerful than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, but if you like modding your smartphone, it's worth a shot. For those waiting for a CyanogenMod-powered phone worth buying, this is it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%
Lenovo ZUK Z1 review
Source: Fudzilla English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The ZUK Z1 is the spin-off’s first smartphone, and it’s obviously designed to impress the geeky crowd. The phone runs Cyanogen OS 12.1, based on Android 5.1.1. Mind you, this is not CyanogenMod, there are no nightly builds, this is not a community effort, Cyanogen OS is proper operating system with Google support, and it’s developed and maintained by Cyanogen (as in the company rather than the community).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/18/2015
80% A mid-range Android phone with loads of storage and battery power built-in
Source: Tech Advisor English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Z1 is a good first attempt from ZUK. It's not a super-cheap budget phone, but we think the price is about right given the hardware inside. Standout features include the 5.5in full-HD screen, large battery, 64GB of built-in storage and USB-C port. Although there's no removable battery or microSD card support, you could argue that you need neither.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/06/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Smartphone-Neuling mit LTE-Lücke
Source: Chip.de German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 94% performance: 87% features: 51% display: 95% mobility: 96%
90% ZUK Z1
Source: MobiFlip German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%
78% Akku-Gigant von Lenovo mit Cyanogen OS
Source: Netzwelt German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 78% features: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

 

Lenovo ZUK Z2

Specifications

Lenovo ZUK Z2Notebook: Lenovo ZUK Z2
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 530
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.149kg
Price: 270 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 76% - good

Average of 7 scores (from 12 reviews)

 

Reviews

87.2% Lenovo ZUK Z2 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
A lot of smartphone for little money. With the second generation of the Z series, ZUK continues where the Z1 model left off: Very good technical specifications at a low purchase price. Only a handful of manufacturers manage a Snapdragon 820, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM for 270 Euros (~$302). Find out in our report where Lenovo's subsidiary brand ZUK had to make cutbacks.

Foreign Reviews

75% Lenovo ZUK Z2: Amazing value but with some big drawbacks
Source: Neowin English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The ZUK Z2 is a well-built phone with great top-of-the-range hardware backing it. It's progressively becoming rarer to see 5-inch devices and they're significantly more comfortable - at least in my case - to hold and use. The fingerprint sensor on the phone (integrated into the home button) is extremely responsive and almost always works seamlessly and the phone itself tends to feel solid and well constructed.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Review
Source: Gear Open English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
One of the best phones to come out of China this year, the Zuk Z2 offers cutting-edge specs at a fraction of the cost – but beware of resellers flashing ropey firmware to imported handsets.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/09/2016
70% Lenovo ZUK Z2 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
One of the best phones to come out of China this year, the Zuk Z2 offers cutting-edge specs at a fraction of the cost – but beware of resellers flashing ropey firmware to imported handsets.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Lenovo ZUK Z2: Promising smartphone, with a few caveats [Review]
Source: Beta News English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Clearly, using this phone is not for the faint hearted. The number of hoops you need to go through to get an OTA (over the air) update is frightening and highlights the gulf that exists between established brands like Huawei or Samsung and those -- which, like ZUK -- aspire to match them.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2016
60% Lenovo ZUK Z2 smartphone
Source: IT Pro Portal English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
In the end, the ZUK Z2 is a prime example of a phone that could certainly become a hit but will probably have to be sidelined until the major issues highlighted before are solved.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
85% ZUK Z2
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Análise ZUK Z2 Será apenas um processador topo de gama?
Source: Android Geek Portuegese PT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2017
Recensione Lenovo Zuk Z2 by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2017
Rating: price: 90% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Lenovo ZUK Z2: Best Buy a soli 160€ | Recensione e Download/Guida
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/20/2017
80% Recensione Lenovo ZUK Z2: croce e delizia
Source: Chimera Revo Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% workmanship: 75%
82% Смартфон ZUK Z2: Обзор
Source: Product Test RU→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% display: 80% mobility: 68%
80% Testad: Billiga supermobilen Zuk 2
Source: Mobil.se SV→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80%

 

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus

Specifications

Lenovo ZUK Z2 PlusNotebook: Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 530
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.15kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 83% - good

Average of 7 scores (from 14 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Review Revisit: Lenovo Z2 Plus – Looks of a Beauty, Power of a Beast… Now at a Killer Price
Source: Tech PP English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Z2 Plus (3 GB/ 32 GB) was one heck of device even when it was priced at Rs. 17,999 but now that Lenovo has slashed down the price of the smartphone by three grand, we think this makes it an even sweeter deal. There could have been some improvements around the camera and few more tweaks in the UI would have been nice but that said, the smartphone is a beauty in the looks department with beast-like power. Although there are a number of devices in this price segment, we do not think any of them comes remotely close to the Z2 Plus. So if you are on a tight budget and want a flagship level device, should you buy it?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/08/2017
80% Lenovo Z2 Plus – Review
Source: The Techy English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Overall, the Lenovo Z2 Plus is a good smartphone in terms of Performance and Battery Life. However, the camera is not as we have expected. We are not saying that the camera is underwhelming, but it doesn’t help out in many situations.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo Z2 Plus Review
Source: Gadget Diary English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Lenovo Z2 Plus offers flagship performance, at a mid-range price; though the camera is not the best we have seen and is far from the flagship offerings; spare that, and the phone is one of the best on the market, at this price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2016
100% Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus Review: Great Looks, Interesting Features, Runs Perfectly
Source: PC Quest English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Bottomline: Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus is a good looking device packed with good combination of hardware. It runs smooth, has powerful battery and has several attractive features such as U health app and fingerprint button with various functions. At this price, it is a good bet to have.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 100% performance: 90%
80% Lenovo Z2 Plus review: High-end performance at an affordable price
Source: Gadgets Now English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
At a price tag of Rs 19,999 (4GB RAM/64GB ROM), Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus competes with the likes of Gionee S6s and Samsung J7 Prime, and in our opinion, it is definitely a good buy. Its design and display are really good, and so are other aspects like camera and battery life. The fingerprint sensor is another plus.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
82% Lenovo Z2 Plus 64GB Review
Source: Think Digit English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Lenovo Z2 Plus is hands down the best smartphone to buy under Rs. 20,000. It performs well, features a good display, has a functional design and a day’s worth of battery life. The only area where it lags behind is the camera performance, but all things considered, it is still recommendable. All in all, if you are investing on a 20k phone, get the Lenovo Z2 Plus.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 82%
Lenovo Z2 Plus Review - Best specs for price but poor cameras
Source: The Mobile Indian English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
In terms of hardware, the Lenovo Z2 Plus gives you the best that Rs 20,000 can buy right now. But its camera and display's performance is far from the desired level for a phone costing Rs 19,999. So we would suggest you wait for Lenovo to specifically bring an update to improve its cameras and display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2016
Lenovo Z2 Plus Review
Source: Fone Arena English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Lenovo has priced the second-generation ZUK smartphone competitive at a starting price of Rs. 17,999, similar to its predecessor. The Lenovo Z2 Plus comes as the first choice under Rs. 20,000 for those who are looking for a compact smartphone that is powerful, offers good battery life and has a good build quality. The fingerprint sensor is fast, but it has minor heating issues. One of the main drawbacks is the poor low-light camera performance and lack of manual control.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2016
75% Hard to beat in the sub-Rs 20k segment; but camera is disappointing
Source: Tech2.in.com English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
So let us answer that one question that is the norm when it comes to Snapdragon 820 chipset sporting smartphones – Is this phone better than the OnePlus 3? Well, No. There are many areas where OnePlus 3 still excels such as camera, build quality, performance and so on. But under Rs 20,000 price bracket, the Lenovo Z2 Plus has little competition. It is preferable to go for the 4GB RAM / 64GB storage variant of the Z2 Plus – it just makes sense to spend Rs 2000 more than the base model. With the Z2 Plus you are getting a flagship level chipset in the mid-range segment pricing. So it will definitely appeal to the college going crowd or someone who is upgrading from sub-Rs 10,000 phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Lenovo Z2 Plus review: Sturdy performance, some unique features
Source: The Indian Express English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Yes, if you are looking for a premium mid-range smartphone. This is certainly among the better bets out there, and you will not be disappointed. The Lenovo Z2 Plus offers almost everything a smartphone buyer is aspiring for these days, but without charging a bomb for it. If you can’t spend as much as a Mi 5 or a OnePlus 3, this seems like your next best Android bet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2016
84% Lenovo Z2 Plus Review
Source: Techniqued English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Priced at Rs 17,999 for the 3GB, 32GB variant and Rs 19,999 for the 4GB, 64GB storage variant, the Z2 Plus offers excellent value for money and is the cheapest Snapdragon 820 powered chipset in India. It is an all-round device with good design, build, display, software and excellent performance with great battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 95% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Lenovo Z2 Plus review: Meet the new flagship killer
Source: Android Central English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
It's not often we come across a brand that manages to significantly undercut Xiaomi, but with the Z2 Plus, Lenovo has done just that. The phone's aggressive pricing combined with general availability via an open sale on Amazon makes it a no-brainer. If you're in the market for a handset that offers the best value for money for under ₹20,000, look no further.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/07/2016
80% Lenovo Z2 Plus Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
After the saturation of the budget and mid-range segments for mobile phones, manufacturers have now moved on to offering high-end hardware at decidedly mid-range prices. With its premium specifications and high-quality build, the Lenovo Z2 Plus is a proper powerhouse of a smartphone that can hold its own against any flagship device when it comes to performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Lenovo Z2 Plus review – SD 820 powered 3GB, 32GB variant
Source: Gogi.in English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The Lenovo Z2 Plus does look quite tempting considering the price starting from Rs. 17,999. However the camera is not up to the mark. The handset did not heat up much, maximum battery temperature I encountered was 36 degrees.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2016

 

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

Specifications

Lenovo ZUK Z2 ProNotebook: Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 530
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.145kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Xiaomi MI5S VS Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro Design, Antutu, Camera, Battery Review
Source: Igeekphone English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Although Xiaomi MI5S and ZUK Z2 Pro has different processor, according to real test, they have no large gap in hardware, however, in design and camera, ZUK Z2 Pro can win over Xiaomi MI5S. Therefore, we still think ZUK Z2 Pro is more beautiful, especially back design. Just share more with us.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2016
90% ZUK Z2 PRO
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%

 

Lenovo ZUK Edge

Specifications

Lenovo ZUK EdgeNotebook: Lenovo ZUK Edge
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 821
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 530
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.16kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 84.75% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

88% ZUK Edge
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
ZUK Edge
Source: Tech Stage German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2017
Lenovo ZUK Edge viel Display auf wenig Gehäuse
Source: Tech Stage German DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/17/2017
Lenovo Zuk Edge: la recensione
Source: Androidiani Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2017
88% Recensione Zuk Edge: il top di gamma economico
Source: Tutto App Android Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 96% features: 97% display: 85% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 84%
81% Recensione ZUK EDGE: tanta potenza e display (quasi) senza bordi
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 81%
82% Recensione ZUK Edge
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 75% features: 85% display: 80% mobility: 75%
Smartphone Lenovo Zuk Edge - Recensione Caratteristiche Prezzo
Source: Smartphone e tablet android Italian IT→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/03/2017
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
ZUK Edge oficjalnie. Jego nazwa może Cię zmylić
Source: Komorkomania Turkish PL→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2016

 

Comment

Lenovo:


Qualcomm Adreno 330:

支持OpenGL ES 3.0标准的集成显卡。

Qualcomm Adreno 530:

搭配于高通Snapdragon 820中的集成显卡,最大频率为624MHz。在2016年初它属于安卓系统智能手机/平板的高端显卡,可以运行需求很高的游戏。

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Qualcomm Snapdragon:

820 MSM8996:

整合四核处理器(两颗2.15GHz高速核心以及两颗1.6GHz节能核心)和Adreno 530显卡的高端ARM系统芯片。使用14纳米HPM技术制造。

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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