Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo Zuk Z2 and the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 182 g |
| Released | May 2016 | Oct 2016 |
Summary: Lenovo Zuk Z2 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) is ahead on storage (max), 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 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~386 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 |
Platform
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| 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) | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Mali-T760MP8 |
Memory
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) up to 256GB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM (also available in 32GB 3GB RAM variant) | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.6", 1.34µm, PDAF | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Adaptive Fast Charging |
Body
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in) | 156.6 x 76.8 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 182 g |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame, metal back |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, hybrid dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| 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, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Lenovo Zuk Z2 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | May 2016 | September 2016 |
| Status | Released June 2016, Discontinued | Released October 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — 3,500 mAh for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Which has more RAM, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — 4 GB for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Which is lighter, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Lenovo Zuk Z2 — 149 g for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus 182 g for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Which is newer, Lenovo Zuk Z2 or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) — May 2016 for the Lenovo Zuk Z2 versus Oct 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016).
Is the Lenovo Zuk Z2 or the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo Zuk Z2 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) 6/10.
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