LG V20 (US996) vs Lenovo Z5s (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG V20 vs Lenovo Z5s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 9:14 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:27 PM

Compare Lenovo Z5s X LG V20 (US996) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Lenovo Z5s (128GB) Compare LG V20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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10 Advantages LG V20 (US996)	vs	15 Advantages Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+515 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)1% Lighter
5.7"	vs	+6.3"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 5MP21% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 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
3200 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh3% 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
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Model	V20 (US996)	Z5s (128GB)
Other model names	U.S. Cellular LG V20, LG US996, LGUS996	Lenovo Z5s L78071 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Lenovo
Release date	10/1/2016	12/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)	74.56 x 156.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.17 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 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
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	128GB (108GB 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
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
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	600/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.4PDAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
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.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	19 hours
Standby	104 hours (4.3 days)	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
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: Titan, Silver • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels	• Colors: Starry Night Grey, Love Orange, Titanium Blue • ZUI 10
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V20 (US996)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered