The Lenovo Z5 just recently launched in China. It sported an almost “all-screen” display if it wasn’t for the notch. As for the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, it will launch in the Philippines in a few hours.
- Lenovo Z5 is finally official! Full Specs, Price
- Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 updated, enables face unlock feature
Both smartphones are powered by the same chipset, the Snapdragon 636. The question is, which of the two is worth buying more? Let’s find out here.
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Lenovo Z5 and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 differences
Lenovo Z5 pros over Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
- Larger screen display
- 128GB internal storage option
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 pros over Lenovo Z5
- Expandable storage
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- 5000 mAh battery
Lenovo Z5 and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 Similarities
- Snapdragon 636
- Adreno 509
The Lenovo Z5 features a larger screen with 6.2″ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. On the other hand, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 sports a 5.99″ IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and resolution of 1080 x 2160. The Lenovo Z5 measures 153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm and weighs 165g while the ZenFone Max Pro M1’s dimensions are 159 x 76 x 8.5 mm weighing 180g. As you can see, the latter is a lot heavier.
Under the hood, the two smartphones have a lot of similarities. Both are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with Adreno 509 GPU. The difference between the two lies in their storage and OS. The Lenovo Z5 arrived with 6GB RAM + 64/128 GB of internal storage whereas the ZenFone Max Pro M1 has two storage variants – 3GB RAM + 32GB of internal storage and 4/6GB RAM + 64GB of internal storage. In addition, the Lenovo Z5 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo while the other runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.
As for their camera setup, both smartphones feature dual rear cameras. The Lenovo Z5 features a 16 MP + 8 MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. Meanwhile, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 has two camera variants, with one dedicated only to the 6GB RAM variant. It has a 13MP + 5MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera for the standard model as well as a 16MP + 5MP rear camera and 16MP selfie snapper for the 6GB RAM model.
The Asus smartphone packs a larger battery with a 5,000mAh battery while the Lenovo Z5 is fueled by a 3,300 mAh. Both are non-removable. The Lenovo Z5 is available in 3 colors; Black, Aurora, and Blue while the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in Black or Gray.
| SPECS | Lenovo Z5 | Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 |
| Display | 6.2″ IPS LCD display, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio, 402 ppi | 5.99″ IPS LCD display, 1080 x 2160, 18:9 ratio, 402 ppi |
| Dimensions | 153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm, 165g | 159 x 76 x 8.5 mm, 180g |
| Color | Black, Aurora, Blue | Black, Gray |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 509 |
| Memory | 6GB RAM + 64/128GB storage | 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4/6GB RAM + 64GB storage (expandable via microSD card) |
| Main Camera | Dual: 16 MP + 8 MP, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash |
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| Front camera | 8MP |
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| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Security | Face Unlock and Fingerprint scanner | Face Unlock and Fingerprint scanner |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo w/ ZUI 4.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
| Official Price |
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PHP 9,995 |
