Lenovo Z5 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Z5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2019 7:19 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X Lenovo Z5 (128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB) Compare Lenovo Z5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 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!

8 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (109GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP71% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1080x2246 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.3"2% Larger screen
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+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.

33 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Other model names	联想Z5 L78011 (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Xiaomi Note 7 M1901F7H, M1901F7I, Xiaomi Lavender
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	Lenovo	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	3/13/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019
Depth	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
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 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
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 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	450/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: 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 Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, 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	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
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: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Z5 (128GB)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.962W/kg (head), 0.838W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered