Lenovo Z5 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Z5 vs Xiaomi Mi Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 11:45 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:46 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Max X Lenovo Z5 (64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) Compare Lenovo Z5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4850
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Z5 (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+1080x2246 pixels17% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+402 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	342 PPI
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
64GB (47GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files
7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
6.2"	vs	+6.44"4% Larger screen
3300 mAh	vs	+4850 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Other model names	联想Z5 L78011 (64GB + 6GB RAM), PAD90046CN	小米Max 2016007, Xiaomi Max Prime 4GB RAM, Xiaomi Helium
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Hong Kong, India
Brand	Lenovo	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	5/17/2016
Depth	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	88.3 x 173.1 millimeters (3.48 x 6.81 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4850 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Aurora, Blue • 2.5D glass screen • 2.5D glass back panel • ZUI 3.9 • U-Touch	• Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • MIUI 8.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered