Recently, Lenovo launched the latest addition to their smartphone namely Lenovo Z5 that features the iPhone-X like notch and all-screen display. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 which claimed as ‘camera beast’
- Lenovo Z5 is finally official! Full Specs, Price
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 now official in the Philippines, Full Specs, PH Price, Availability
Now, we’ll see in their specification which is the better smartphone.
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Lenovo Z5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 differences
Lenovo Z5 pros over Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
- Larger screen display
- Adreno 509
- 6GB RAM
- 16 MP + 8 MP rear camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 pros over Lenovo Z5
- 13MP front camera
- Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 9.5
- 4000 mAh battery
Lenovo Z5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 similarities
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
The Lenovo Z5 features a larger screen with 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and 1080 x 2246 screen resolution while Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes with 5.99-inch FHD+ 2.5D curved glass display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080. Lenovo Z5 measures 153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm weighing 165g while Redmi Note 5 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm weighing 180g
Under the hood, Lenovo Z5 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with Adreno 509 GPU that runs Android 8.0 Oreo. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is also powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 that runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Lenovo Z5 also comes with 6GB RAM + 64/128 GB internal storage while Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a RAM and storage variants of 3GB RAM + 32GB / 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage.
Going to the camera department, Lenovo Z5 is equipped with dual 16 MP + 8 MP rear camera lenses and 8MP front-facing camera while Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is also equipped with dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera lenses and a 13MP front-facing camera.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is packed with a higher battery capacity of 4000 mAh while Lenovo Z5 is packed with 3300 mAh. Both are non-removable. The Lenovo Z5 is available in 3 colors; Black, Aurora, and Blue while Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is available in 4 colors; Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold.
| SPECS | Lenovo Z5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
| Display | 6.2″ IPS LCD display, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio, 402 ppi | 5.99″ FHD+, 18:9 ratio, 2160 x 1080) 2.5D curved glass, 403 ppi |
| Dimensions | 153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm, 165g | 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm, 180g |
| Color | Black, Aurora, Blue | Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 6GB RAM + 64/128 GB storage | 3GB RAM + 32GB / 4GB RAM + 64GB storage |
| Main Camera | Main camera: Dual: 16 MP + 8 MP, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash | 12MP f/1.9 + 5MP f/2.0 w/ Dual Pixel PDAF and dual tone LED flash |
| Front camera | 8MP | 13MP w/ LED Selfie-light, Beautify 4.0 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | WiFi, 3G, LTE w/ VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (hybrid) |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo w/ ZUI 4.0 | Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 9.5 |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery |
| Official Price | TBA | Php 11, 990 |
Correction:
The Xiaomi Note 5 (Global Version) which is the one being sold in the Philippines is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, NOT the 625.
I agree. Thanks for the correction, will ask the writer to clarify or edit.