ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) vs Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Y90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 10:08 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB) Compare ZTE Blade V8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)

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!

8 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	vs	18 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)11% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+401 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+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
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+6.92"26% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP199% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3140 mAh	vs	+5600 mAh78% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	ZTE Blade V8 Pro Z978, ZTE BV8P121	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	ZTE	Lenovo
Release date	1/1/2017	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	ZUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.32" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	5600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 Diamond • USB On-The-Go • 2.5D curved edge screen • Metal frame • Plastic back case • MiFavor UI • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dolby audio sound enhancement • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 2.0 • HAC M3/T4	• Colors: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 Pro (Z978)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
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