Lenovo Zuk Z2 smartphone was launched in May 2016. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 414 pixels per inch.
The Lenovo Zuk Z2 is powered by 2.15GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Lenovo Zuk Z2 packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Lenovo Zuk Z2 runs Android and is powered by a 3500mAh non removable battery. It measures 141.65 x 68.88 x 8.45 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 149.00 grams.
The Lenovo Zuk Z2 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts two Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Features
Mid-range phone with high-end features
Design and Display
The Lenovo Zuk Z2 comes with a 5-inch super AMOLED display having full HD resolution retaining high pixel density of 441ppi with 2.5D curved glass protection. The display also comes with anti-oil and anti-fingerprint protection. This phone comes in a light and sleek metallic body that weighs less than 149 grams and along with slim waistline or 8.4mm. It is available in two colour options to choose from (white or black).
Platform and Configuration
The Lenovo Zuk Z2 comes preloaded with Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) further customized by ZUI 2.0. On the inside this smartphone comes with a maximumk clockspeed of 2.15GHz. Backing it is a mammoth 4GB RAM that keeps the phes armed with quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor having cone’s performance smooth even when high number or apps are running in background. It also features Adreno 530 GPU for handling high graphic demanding operations like heavy gaming.
Camera and Storage
The smartphone features a 13MP rear camera having an aperture of f/2.2 and includes features like phase detection autofocus, electronic image stabilization (EIS), and LED flash. For selfie freaks it comes with an 8MP front facing camera or f/2.0 aperture. The device houses 64GB in built storage although lacks expandable memory option.
Connectivity, Sensors and Battery
The device comes with a wide range of connectivity options like dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi along with mobile hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS with Glonass and USB Type C connectivity. It features fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button for added security, along with that other sensors present in device include accelerometer, compass, gyroscope and proximity sensor. The device is fuelled by a non-removable 3,500mAh li-polymer battery along with Quick Charging 3.0 for rapidly refuelling the battery.
Verdict
The Lenovo Zuk Z2 is an incredible mid range smartphone possibly the best in its range. Said to be the lighter variant of Zuk Z2 Pro, the phone comes with a whole bunch of powerful features with seemingly no major drawbacks. Its primary highlight includes 2.5D AMOLED display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, Marshmallow OS, large storage space among many others making its device a great option to go for.
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Specs
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Full Specifications
| Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| CDMA 800 | ||
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| TD-SCDMA | ||
| 4G bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes |
| Launch | Announced | 2016, May |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2016, June |
| Body | Dimensions | 141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Display | Type | LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5.0 inches (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| – ZUI 2.0 |
| Platform | OS | Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | |
| CPU | Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) | |
| GPU | Adreno 530 |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| Camera | Primary | 13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 1/2.6″ sensor size, 1.34 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | [email protected] | |
| Secondary | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| – 24-bit/192kHz audio – Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| Radio | To be confirmed | |
| USB | v2.0, Type-C reversible connector |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Java | No | |
| – Fast battery charging: 83% in 30 min (Quick Charge 3.0) – MP4/H.264 player – MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player – Photo/video editor – Document viewer |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery |
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| Misc | Colors | Titanium Black, Ceramic White |
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