As promised in the beginning of January, we are pleased to present the first comparative review in 2016. In the coming weeks will come a series of similar materials, it is important to get your comments and opinions on this format. These reviews are selected characteristics similar models in near-price segment, the aim is to maximize visual and unbiased comparison. We will start with the new products in the medium price segment of smartphones with a diagonal of 5.5 inches – Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and ZUK Z1.
Both of them have entered the market late last year, two Chinese brand. With that Xiaomi has now become synonymous with the best combination of performance and cost, while Lenovo was able to take a significant share of the market by offering high quality and service. Brand ZUK young, but judging by the first model, made a serious bid. Combines Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ZUK Z1 and also a way to purchase, at the time of publication, they are only available in online stores, both of them will be of interest to those who are not accustomed to pay. While the official price tag is unknown to ZUK Z1, Lenovo announced by Russia, but in any case, the alignment of prices will be in favor of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, the difference is almost 10,000 rubles.
Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and ZUK Z1
Appearance
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and ZUK Z1 performed in a similar design, the classic molded piece with rounded corners. To call them compact hard Xiaomi but at the same diagonal screen has more compact dimensions. In what concerns not only the size but also the weight.
The build quality of both models flawlessly. Squeak and-play components is observed. Questions on ergonomics and ease of socks is not.
The difference here is the material of the back cover. Redmi Note 3 made of metal, but not to everyone’s taste occurred two plastic inserts at the top and bottom. ZUK Z1 in turn received an unpainted metal frame with lateral edge and plastic cover.
In both cases, the front panel is covered with a protective glass with oleophobic coating.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is available in three colors golden, silver and black. ZUK Z1 in two: white and dark gray.
Location of controls and connectors have Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and ZUK Z1 similar. ZUK got a modern USB Type-C port, Xiaomi has kept the usual microUSB. Implemented support for OTG-connection.
Fingerprint scanner has already become familiar, offering one of the fastest and safest ways to protect personal data. To work these modules no complaints, speed and accuracy are high.
However, they are located in different parts of the body. ZUK Z1 unblocked thumb, the module is aligned with the button Home. Redmi Note 3 index finger on the back of the unit.
Screen
The panels with a diagonal of 5.5 inches with a resolution Full HD, offer users a high pixel density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ZUK Z1 and a screen, made of IPS technology with the technology of OGS. The color balance is shifted Z1 cool tones, Redmi Note 3 more neutral.
Reserve brightness roughly similar, it is sufficient to comfortable working in direct sunlight. Glow-effect is present in both models.
filling
But on the stuffing between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and ZUK Z1, differences more they are built on different platforms. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is an 8-core platform MediaTek Helio X10. Heart ZUK Z1 has become a time-tested 4-core chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 801. The difference is in the schedule: PowerVR G6200 against Adreno 330. In the synthetic tests and games, ZUK Z1 passes Redmi Note 3, it is most likely achieved by the graphics chip.
Both have 3 GB of RAM. Unfortunately, none of them does not support the installation of the card. ZUK Z1 – 64 GB, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – 32 GB.
Contact
The advantage is support for LTE-frequency Russian operators, compatibility issues were found. Installed dual-band module Wi-Fi. Differences touched navigation module, Redmi Note 3 additionally uses the Russian GLONASS system, this gives users increased positioning accuracy and reduced the time on a cold start. But personal impressions from use as a navigator, I have no complaints and the ZUK Z1.
Sound
If you judge the sound from the main speaker, the force is on the side of ZUK Z1 higher volume and intense scene. No differences only when headphones are connected.
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Software
Despite the fact that Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ZUK Z1 and operate on the basis of the operating system Google Android 5.1.1, the differences between them are many. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with its own envelope MIUI 7. ZUK Z1 is built on Cyanogen OS. What is better? The answer is ambiguous. On the side of the net Cyanogen OS system kastomiziruemym interface and the ability to easily firmware ZUK Z1. MIUI 7 will be interesting for those who love the decorations and style in the spirit of Apple. But for updates to owners Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 will need to have experience and time, updates over the air can be expected. Officially, the system offers the only Chinese and English, if with knowledge of English is bad, you will need to carry out localization manually.
Battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and ZUK Z1, smart phones, long-lived, they received a battery with 4000 mAh and 4100. Both work for a long time, but on the Advantages of autonomy on the side Redmi Note 3, affects a smaller power consumption SoC from MediaTek. The difference in the synthetic tests almost doubled in real time on the same spread in different scenarios within 25%. The average operating time does not exceed 1-1.5 days.
Camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ZUK Z1 and offer users a similar set of camera modules 13, and a 5 megapixel. Steam LED flash and autofocus. Different applications to work with the camera, but both have a wide range of settings and shooting modes. The quality at the same level. In ZUK Z1 of the current firmware is not very fast autofocus. Compare job can be in the examples below.
Download the archive with the original images and Xiaomi ZUK .
Also, we offer to evaluate video quality in similar shooting conditions.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
ZUK Z1
What to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 or ZUK Z1?
Make a choice between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and ZUK Z1 easy, it offered a similar set of characteristics. We think it makes sense to start from the appearance and installed firmware (MIUI against Caynogen)? Your taste pure Android or style in the spirit of Apple? Are you ready for the need for manual installation of firmware or prefer simple updates over the air? MediaTek and Qualcomm? How actively are filling the memory 32 or 64 GB? In any case, both phones are noteworthy, but the decisive factor could be the cost, as long as it is not in favor ZUK.
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