Lenovo Z5s (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo Z5s vs Samsung Galaxy Fold phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 8:50 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold XLenovo Z5s (64GB)08Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

19PointsSamsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)Compare Lenovo Z5s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

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8 Advantages Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
+409 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	362 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+512GB (462GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)14% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1536x2152 pixels31% Higher resolution screen
6.3"	vs	+7.3"16% Larger screen
(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP39% Higher resolution main camera
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
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4380 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Model	Z5s (64GB)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Other model names	Lenovo Z5s L78071 (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy Fold F9000 (Single-sim), Samsung Winner
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Lenovo	Samsung
Release date	December, 2018	April, 2019
Depth	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.56 x 156.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.17 in)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Operating system	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
Hardware	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 360 Gold 1.7Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 360 Silver	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 485 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 485 1.78Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 485
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
Display	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	7.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1536x2152 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	362 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	60Hz, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
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	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) 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, 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
Calling	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP telephotof/2.4PDAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depthf/2.4	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm 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 on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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
2ª camera	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depthf/1.924mm1.22µm
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3872x2592 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	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Multimedia	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Starry Night Grey, Love Orange, Titanium Blue - ZUI 10 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue - Cover display: 4.6 inches HD+ Super AMOLED (21:9) - Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) - Samsung DeX - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Samsung Pay - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4380 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging	15W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging between devices
Talk time autonomy	1140 minutes \| 19 hours \| 0.8 day	1920 minutes \| 32 hours \| 1.3 days
Standby	17400 minutes \| 290 hours \| 12.1 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Lenovo Z5s (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
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