Google Pixel (32GB) vs Lenovo Z5 (128GB)

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

8/26/2018 11:31 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Lenovo Z5 X Google Pixel (32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Lenovo Z5 (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 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? 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!

12 Advantages Google Pixel (32GB)	vs	13 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps117% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% 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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+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
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2246 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.2"24% Larger screen
(back) 12.3MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP95% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
2770 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 1, G-2PW4100, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish	联想Z5 L78011 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Google	Lenovo
Release date	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2461 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	650/75 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.3 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP
Main camera resolution	4048x3036 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	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel (32GB)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2770 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel (32GB)	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, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case	• Colors: Black, Aurora, Blue • 2.5D glass screen • 2.5D glass back panel • ZUI 3.9 • U-Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel (32GB)	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)	feature not registered