Category Breakdown
Lenovo Z5
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Performance
71.566.9
Camera
38.153.0
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.125.2
Build
77.076.4
Connectivity
54.256.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.645.1
Summary
- The Lenovo Z5 features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, while the Nokia 6.1 Plus has a slightly smaller 5.8-inch display at 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, providing similar performance, but the Z5 offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera, both have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Nokia includes a secondary depth sensor and gyro-EIS for video stabilization, enhancing its camera capabilities.
- The Z5 has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the 3060 mAh in the Nokia, although the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both phones run Android 8.1, but the Nokia 6.1 Plus is part of the Android One program, allowing for a more streamlined software experience and future updates.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the Z5 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Z5
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
General
Release Date
2018
2018, August 21
Announced
2018
2018, July 23
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia 6.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X6 (China)
Display
Size
6.2"
5.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 509
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF8 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
147.2 x 71 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
151 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Aurora, Blue
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ZUI 3.9
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

