HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs Lenovo Z5s (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Lenovo Z5s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 8:50 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:24 PM

Compare Lenovo Z5s X HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Lenovo Z5s (64GB) Compare HTC U11 Life X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Z5s (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!

6 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	vs	17 Advantages Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+424 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.3"21% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 5MP82% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 16MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
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Model	U11 Life (32GB NA)	Z5s (64GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life	Lenovo Z5s L78071 (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	HTC	Lenovo
Release date	11/2/2017	12/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)	74.56 x 156.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.17 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
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	450/75 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.4PDAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
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	Digital and optical 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	19 hours
Standby	670 hours (27.9 days)	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
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, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Plastic case included • Amazon Alexa • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion • VoLTE • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min	• Colors: Starry Night Grey, Love Orange, Titanium Blue • ZUI 10
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)
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