Lenovo Z5
The Lenovo Z5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.2" · 153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
RAM6GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 402 PPI screen
✓6.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 165g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ZUI 3.9
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
402 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
165g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Lenovo Z5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Lenovo Z5 does not have NFC.
No, the Lenovo Z5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 15W (15W wired).
Yes, the Lenovo Z5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Lenovo Z5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Lenovo Z5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Lenovo Z5 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), ZUI 3.9.
The Lenovo Z5 uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The Lenovo Z5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Lenovo Z5 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
