Overall Score
31.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#4725)31.5
Performance(#3901)62.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3985)27.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5193)43.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Lenovo K5 Note (2018) features a solid build with dimensions of 158.3 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 176g, available in Black, Gold, and Blue.
- Its 6.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 268 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, with an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz and options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM.
- The camera setup includes a 16 MP rear camera with PDAF and a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3760 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with ZUI 3.9, the software experience is straightforward but lacks the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers may limit audio quality, but the inclusion of a headphone jack is a positive aspect.
- Overall, the Lenovo K5 Note (2018) presents a balanced mix of specifications for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Lenovo K9 Note
Display
Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3760 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3760 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions158.3 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight176 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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, compass