Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) vs Lenovo Z5s (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India) vs Lenovo Z5s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 9:14 PM, updated: 4/8/2020 9:21 PM

Compare Lenovo Z5s X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Lenovo Z5s (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India) 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)

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!

1 Advantage Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	vs	19 Advantages Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)5% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
368 PPI	vs	+409 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 5MP141% 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
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Z5s (128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB + 4GB) MEI7 (India), Xiaomi Vince	Lenovo Z5s L78071 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	India	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Lenovo
Release date	2/22/2018	12/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	74.56 x 156.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.17 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	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
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.4PDAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 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/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	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
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	290 hours (12.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
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, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Starry Night Grey, Love Orange, Titanium Blue • ZUI 10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB)	Lenovo Z5s (128GB)
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