Dimensions
Size comparison
Link 5Link 8
| Link 5 | Link 8 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 257 mm | 283 mm | −26 mm |
| Width | 168.6 mm | 214.2 mm | −45.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm | = |
| Weight | 567 g | 710 g | −143 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Link 5 better than Link 8?
- Weight567 g vs 710 g+25%
- Memory card slotYes · Link 8: No
- 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Link 8: No
- Energy classD vs E
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
- Peak brightness350 nits vs 300 nits+17%
- Endurance per cycle141 h vs 111 h+28%
- Bluetooth5.4 vs 5+8%
Why is Link 8 better than Link 5?
- Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
- RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Pixel density137 ppi vs 213 ppi+55%
- Screen size11″ vs 12.7″+15%
- Front camera5 MP vs 13 MP2.6×
- Resolution (short side)800 px vs 1,600 px2×
- Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- GPSNo · Link 5: Yes
- Rear camera8 MP vs 16 MP2×
- Drop resistance classC vs B
- CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 567 g | 710 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Height | 257 mm | 283 mm |
| Width | 168.6 mm | 214.2 mm |
| Ingress protection | — | IP44 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Colours | Space Grey, Ocean Blue, Sunset Orange | Grey, Blue, Purple |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11″ | 12.7″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 800 px | 1,600 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 1,280 px | 2,176 px |
| Pixel density | 137 ppi | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81% | 81.9% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Allwinner A537 | Mediatek Helio G100 |
| Chip maker | — | MediaTek |
| Process | — | 6 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 8,300 mAh | 8,400 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| 5G | — | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only) | Accelerometer |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 16 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2 | f/2.2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 15 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | — | DokeOS 4.2 |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | D | E |
| Battery charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
| Endurance per cycle | 141 h | 111 h |
| Repairability class | B | B |
| Drop resistance class | C | B |
