ZUK Z1 to officially arrive in PH

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 Php15,299USD 261INR 22,101EUR 248CNY 1,899. Buyers will have 1 year limited warranty for the unit and 6 months limited warranty for accessories.