Lenovo Z5 (64GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Z5 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 11:45 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:18 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X Lenovo Z5 (64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) Compare Lenovo Z5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)

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!

5 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	vs	16 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
+6.2"13% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+3300 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2730 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)15% Lighter
7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)29% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2246 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie 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	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

64GB (47GB available) / 64GB (45GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

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

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Other model names	联想Z5 L78011 (64GB + 6GB RAM), PAD90046CN	Lenovo Moto Z2 Force 6GB RAM XT1789-07 Dual-Sim
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Brazil
Brand	Lenovo	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	8/1/2017
Depth	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
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 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
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 (dedicated 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 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, 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2730 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
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: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
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