The verdict
Your pick: vivo Z3x, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo Z5, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
vivo Z3x, if you care about…
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 165 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 342
- against 294
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,232
- against 1,083
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 294 | 342 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,083 | 1,232 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Aurora, Blue | Black, Red, Multicolor |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 150 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.6 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh Best value | 3,260 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.26″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,246 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z5 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | L78011 | V1730GA |
