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Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB) vs Lenovo Z5 (128GB)

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

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Compare Lenovo Z5 X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB) 02Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Z5 (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!

Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)} 2 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB) vs Z5 (128GB)} 20 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)3%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)39%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2246 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+402 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.2"13%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3300 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
ModelZenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Dual-sim (16GB + 4GB RAM)联想Z5 L78011 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandAsusLenovo
Release date3/1/20156/1/2018
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 152.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2246 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z356064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.8GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 Bands (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) - USA: 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Gray, Red, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
• 5GB free ASUS WebStorage
• OpenGL 3.0
• Asus BoostMaster 18W adapter included
• Colors: Black, Aurora, Blue
• 2.5D glass screen
• 2.5D glass back panel
• ZUI 3.9
• U-Touch

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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