Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs ZUK Z2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs ZUK Z2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics

Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 32GB
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ZUK Z2
ZUK Z2
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
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Design and Screen score 2.6Design & Materials 4.1Design & Materials 2.2Design & Materials 2.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 2.6Performance & Hardware 4.1Performance & Hardware 2.2Performance & Hardware 2.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 2.6Camera 4.1Camera 2.2Camera 2.8Camera
Connectivity score 2.6 Connectivity 4.1 Connectivity 2.2 Connectivity 2.8 Connectivity
Battery score 2.6 Battery 4.1 Battery 2.2 Battery 2.8 Battery

User reviews

User score
9.1
465 reviews
9.0
206 reviews
9.0
206 reviews
8.6
200 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs ZUK Z2

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi5s prices Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
where to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 32GB
ZUK Z2 price comparison ZUK Z2
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.15" 5.15" 5.15" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 71% useful 71% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm
70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
68.9 mm
141.7 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 129 g 145 g 145 g 149 g
Micro SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 131.646
v6
146.988
v6
146.989
v6
186.397
v8
Battery 3000 mAh 3200 mAh 3200 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2M8
Selfie Camera SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi Zuk
Aliases Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5s Xiaomi Mi 5s Lenovo Z2 Plus

Release Date

Release date February 2016,
8 years ago
September 2016,
7 years ago
September 2016,
7 years ago
May 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market China China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
ZUK Z2
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
ZUK Z2
Size
68.5 mm 144.6 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
70.3 mm 145.6 mm 8.3 mm
Print 3D Model
70.3 mm 145.6 mm 8.3 mm
Print 3D Model
68.9 mm 141.7 mm 8.5 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 129 g 145 g 145 g 149 g
Usable surface 73 % 71 % 71 % 70 %
Materials Plastic, Glass, Metal Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal Glass, Fiberglass
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

White

Screen

Diagonal 5.15" 5.15" 5.15" 5"
Type LCD IPS JDI LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LTPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 428 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
7.6
7.6
6.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.2
9.2
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.4
9.2
9.2
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
9.0
9.0
7.9
Number of reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
206 reviews
200 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 2x Kryo 1.8 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.7 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 510MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM

RAM 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No No No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.0
8.0
7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.4
9.4
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
9.0
9.0
9.3
Number of reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
206 reviews
200 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2M8
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI 2 ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.55 µm 1.55 µm 1.34 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.3" 1/2.3" 1/2.6"

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 4 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV4688 Omnivision OV4688 Omnivision OV8865
Type -- CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 2.00 µm 2.00 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3" 1/3" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video
-- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.4
9.4
9.4
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.8
8.1
8.1
6.4
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.5
8.5
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
9.0
9.0
7.9
Number of reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
206 reviews
200 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body
0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body
-- -- 0.710 W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Infrared
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.1
9.1
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.7
9.2
9.2
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.4
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
206 reviews
200 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
3200 mAh
3500 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
206 reviews
200 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No No No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
  • 18%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 18%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
206 reviews
200 reviews