The verdict
Your pick: Lenovo Z5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo K8, 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 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 402 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 294 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,083 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 cores at 2.35 GHz and 4 cores at 1.65 GHz, using Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | Black, Aurora, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 147.9 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.4 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.6 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 456 h | — |
Display
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,246 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | K8 | 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, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | K8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | K8 | L78011 |
