Lenovo S5
#3297
ZTE Blade Z Max
#4714Category Breakdown
Lenovo S5
ZTE Blade Z Max
Performance
64.460.5
Camera
38.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.229.2
Build
77.80.2
Connectivity
54.850.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.231.5
Summary
- The Lenovo S5 features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum back, while the ZTE Blade Z Max has a less defined material specification.
- In terms of display, the S5 offers a slightly smaller 5.7-inch screen with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels compared to the Blade Z Max's 6.0-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density for the S5.
- Performance-wise, the S5 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, which generally provides better efficiency than the Snapdragon 435 in the Blade Z Max.
- The camera setup on the S5 includes a 13 MP dual rear camera system and a 16 MP front camera, while the Blade Z Max has a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, giving the S5 an edge in selfie quality.
- Battery capacity favors the Blade Z Max with 4080 mAh versus the S5's 3000 mAh, although the S5 supports 4K video recording.
- Lastly, the S5 runs on Android 8.0, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Blade Z Max's Android 7.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo S5
ZTE Blade Z Max
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
For MetroPCS. Also known as ZTE Blade Z Max Z982.
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF13 MP B/W
16 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm (6.06 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
166.1 x 84.6 x 8.4 mm (6.54 x 3.33 x 0.33 in)
Weight
155 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Flame Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/100 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 3.7
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass