Category Breakdown
Honor 10 Lite
Lenovo K5 Note
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Honor 10 Lite features a larger 6.21-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels compared to the Lenovo K5 Note's 5.5-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 10 Lite is powered by the more advanced Kirin 710 chipset, while the K5 Note uses the older Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10, which may result in better multitasking and gaming on the Honor device.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor's secondary depth sensor and a higher resolution 24 MP selfie camera provide more versatility for photography.
- The K5 Note has a slightly larger 3500 mAh battery, while the Honor 10 Lite has a 3400 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging capabilities.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Honor utilizing a glass front and plastic back, whereas the K5 Note combines glass with an aluminum frame.
- Finally, the Honor 10 Lite runs on a more recent Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1, while the K5 Note is limited to Android 5.1 (Lollipop), affecting software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 10 Lite
Lenovo K5 Note
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: HRY-LX1, HRY-LX2 (Global); HRY-LX1MEB (Middle East); HRY-AL00 IN (India); HRY-AL00a, HRY-AL00, HRY-TL00 (China)
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Display
Size
6.21"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
24 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
152 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
162 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Sapphire Blue, White, Red
Silver, Gold, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct - GlobalWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct - China
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

