Lenovo Z5s (128GB) vs Apple iPhone XR (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Z5s vs Apple iPhone XR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 9:14 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XR X Lenovo Z5s (128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPhone XR (128GB) Compare Lenovo Z5s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Z5s (128GB)

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18 Advantages Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels70% Higher resolution screen	vs	828x1792 pixels
+409 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	324 PPI
+6.3"3% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 5MP141% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 16MP125% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2942 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (116GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Z5s L78071 (128GB + 6GB RAM)	iPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Apple
Release date	12/1/2018	10/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.56 x 156.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.17 in)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8) Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (116GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.4PDAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.4	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
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 hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2942 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Starry Night Grey, Love Orange, Titanium Blue • ZUI 10	• Colors: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)	iPhone XR (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)