Lenovo ZUK Z2
#3109
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#2815Category Breakdown
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Performance
67.164.3
Camera
53.253.8
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.628.1
Build
78.790.4
Connectivity
60.651.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.746.0
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
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, f/2.2, 1/2.6", 1.34µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Titanium Black, Ceramic White
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass