Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) vs Lenovo Z5 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Lenovo Z5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2019 2:21 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:14 PM

Compare Lenovo Z5 X Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Lenovo Z5 (128GB) Compare Asus ROG Phone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)

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!

19 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+6.59"6% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP155% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+30W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)45% Lighter
9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner
391 PPI	vs	+402 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (107GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
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Model	ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (128GB + 8GB RAM)	联想Z5 L78011 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Asus	Lenovo
Release date	8/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/2019	6/1/2018
Depth	9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight	240 grams (8.4 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.59" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	391 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10 108% DCI-P3 1ms response	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	ROG UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8) Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@480fps (slow motion) Sony IMX586 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz DTS:X	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	• Colors: Black, Aurora, Blue • 2.5D glass screen • 2.5D glass back panel • ZUI 3.9 • U-Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Lenovo Z5 (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