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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) vs Lenovo S5 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth vs Lenovo S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo S5 X Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) 11Points
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)

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!

Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) vs S5 (64GB)} 8 Advantages Lenovo S5 (64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels6%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+6.26"10%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP49%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3350 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)9%
Lighter
403 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP52%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
10Wvs+15W50%
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.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

30 Common items in both devices
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Other model names小米8 青春版, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina联想S5, Lenovo S5 4GB RAM + 64GB PABX0002CN, PABX0007CN
Country or region availableChina
China
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandXiaomiLenovo
Release date9/1/20183/1/2018
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)73.5 x 154 millimeters (2.89 x 6.06 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3350 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging15W (5V/3A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Midnight Black, Flame Red, Fine gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• ZUI 3.7

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)Lenovo S5 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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