The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo Z6, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 159 g
- against 191 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 218,000 | 103,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 470 Gold at 2.2 GHz and 6x Kryo 470 Silver at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 1 TB | — |
Design
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Titanium, White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 159 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.7 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | — | MIL-STD-810G, Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 394 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen, HDR10 | Scratch Resistant, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B20, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, FM Radio | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.453 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.287 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Z6 | K61 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | L78121 | LMQ630EAW, LM-Q630EAW, LM-Q630 |
