Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs LG G5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo Zuk Z2 and the LG G5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.3 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 159 g |
| Released | May 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Lenovo Zuk Z2 is ahead on battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). LG G5 is ahead on screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Lenovo Zuk Z2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 554 ppi density |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass (unspecified version of Gorilla Glass mentioned for Z2 Pro, but not explicitly for Z2) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 2.5 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 2TB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM (also available in 32GB 3GB RAM variant) | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.6", 1.34µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Color Spectrum Sensor |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Dual | — | 16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (standard), OIS, laser AF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), no AF |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in) | 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 159 g (5.61 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Aluminum body |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Features | — | Modular design with removable bottom 'chin' |
Comms
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 (supports 3.0 via adapter), USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Announced | May 2016 | February 2016 |
| Status | Released June 2016, Discontinued | Released April 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or LG G5?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — 3,500 mAh for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 2,800 mAh for the LG G5.
Which is lighter, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or LG G5?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — 149 g for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 159 g for the LG G5.
Which is newer, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or LG G5?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — May 2016 for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus Apr 2016 for the LG G5.
Is the Lenovo Zuk Z2 or the LG G5 rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo Zuk Z2 7/10 and the LG G5 7/10.
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