Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB) vs Lenovo Z5 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Lenovo Z5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 11:45 PM, updated: 4/8/2020 9:17 PM

Compare Lenovo Z5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Lenovo Z5 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Z5 (64GB)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	vs	10 Advantages Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
+64GB (52GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (47GB available)
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)10% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2246 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
5.99"	vs	+6.2"4% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP41% Higher resolution main camera
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/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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.

29 Common items in both devices

1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro MEI7S (4GB RAM), Xiaomi Whyred	联想Z5 L78011 (64GB + 6GB RAM), PAD90046CN
Country or region available	India	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Lenovo
Release date	2/22/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	402 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 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (47GB 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 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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	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	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 Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8) 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, 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	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 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP f/2.01.12µm	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Only digital 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 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	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 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • VoLTE • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, Aurora, Blue • 2.5D glass screen • 2.5D glass back panel • ZUI 3.9 • U-Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5 Pro (64GB/4GB)	Lenovo Z5 (64GB)
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