Lenovo ZUK Z2
#3921
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#3162Category Breakdown
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Performance
54.360.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.459.1
Summary
- The Lenovo ZUK Z2 features a compact 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the ZUK Z2 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, providing superior processing power compared to the Snapdragon 625 in the Redmi 5 Plus.
- The camera on the ZUK Z2 has a 13 MP rear sensor, while the Redmi 5 Plus has a 12 MP rear sensor, with the latter benefiting from dual pixel PDAF for improved focus.
- Battery capacity is also a differentiator, with the Redmi 5 Plus housing a 4000 mAh battery compared to the ZUK Z2's 3500 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the ZUK Z2 on Android 6.0.1 and the Redmi 5 Plus on Android 7.1.2, with the latter offering a planned upgrade to a more recent version.
- Build quality is notable in both, with the ZUK Z2 utilizing glass and aluminum, while the Redmi 5 Plus combines glass and aluminum/plastic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Also known as Lenovo Z2 Plus
Versions: Redmi 5 Plus (Global, China); Redmi Note 5 (India)
Display
Size
5"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.6", 1.34µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
149 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Black, Ceramic White
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes