We’ve recently posted about a Lenovo-backed startup company called ZUK, with their first product called Z1 having flagship specs and features. We’ve just received a report that it will be officially available in the Philippines.
ZUK Z1 specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
2.5GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor
3GB RAM
64GB internal storage
13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, IMX214 sensor, dual-tone LED flash, OIS
8MP front camera with OV8865 sensor
Dual-SIM (nano)
4G LTE
USB Type-C and USB 3.0
4100mAh battery w/ fast-charging tech
U-Touch fingerprint reader
8.9mm thick
Cyanogen OS 12.1
Here are more promotional photos for the ZUK Z1:
As a refresher, we’ve mentioned before that it has a USB data rate maxing out at 500mbps, and that the U-Touch fingerprint reader has added functionalities that let you navigate the phone with simple swipes and taps:
- Single touch – Back
- Press – Home
- Double-tap – Recent apps
- Swipe horizontally – Switch between apps
Iridium Technologies will be the official distributor here in the country and will be available in almost all retailers including Lazada, MemoEx, Intogadgets, and Electroworld to name a few.
They mentioned that the ZUK Z1 is expected to be available starting next week for Php15,299. Buyers will have 1 year limited warranty for the unit and 6 months limited warranty for accessories.
last year proccessor for 15k, no way.
Hindi naman yan sa processor dude. and it can perform very well. kesa naman sa SD810 pero ng ooverheat naman at ngshshutdown ang camera.
what makes a phone with “last year processor” so bad? This year’s processors are plagued heating issues and battery hogs.