Lenovo Vibe Z2
#4990
Sony Xperia Z2a
#5143Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe Z2
Sony Xperia Z2a
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
46.945.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.755.4
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe Z2 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z2a has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper display.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z2a is equipped with a Snapdragon 801 chipset and a faster CPU, compared to the Snapdragon 410 in the Vibe Z2, which may lead to better multitasking and gaming experiences.
- The camera on the Xperia Z2a is superior with a 20.7 MP rear sensor capable of 4K video recording, while the Vibe Z2 has a 13 MP rear camera with OIS.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Xperia Z2a offers more advanced connectivity options, including NFC.
- Both run on Android KitKat, but the Xperia Z2a includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe Z2
Sony Xperia Z2a
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z2a D6563
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF, OIS
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.5 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm (5.85 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
137 x 72 x 11 mm (5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 in)
Weight
158 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gold, Titanium
Black, White, Turquoise
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes