Side-by-side technical data
Lenovo K8 Note vs Lenovo Z5
Comparison between Lenovo K8 Note and Lenovo Z5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lenovo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo K8 Note, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Lenovo Z5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio X23 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 294 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,083 |
| CPU Description | Deca-core 2.3 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black | Black, Aurora, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 154.5 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 165 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 25 h | — |
| Standby time | 378 h | — |
Display
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,246 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | K8 Note | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | K8 Note, XT1902-3 | L78011 |
