Overall Score
32.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#4549)32.6
Performance(#5089)52.8
Camera(#5140)35.5
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4740)46.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Lenovo A5
Short Review
- The Lenovo A5 features a compact design with dimensions of 146.2 x 70.9 x 9.8 mm and a weight of 160g, available in black, gold, and rose gold.
- Its 5.45-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 295 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset, a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, which handle basic tasks adequately.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with PDAF, capable of recording 1080p video at 30 or 60fps, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The device is powered by a 4000 mAh battery, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with ZUI 3.9, the software experience is straightforward, although not the latest.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Lenovo A5 is a basic smartphone suitable for everyday use, with no standout features but reliable performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.45"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8100
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30/60fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions146.2 x 70.9 x 9.8 mm (5.76 x 2.79 x 0.39 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 3.9
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity