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Lenovo K5 Note (2018)

Lenovo K5 Note (2018)

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ZTE Blade A7

ZTE Blade A7

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Category Breakdown

Lenovo K5 Note (2018)
ZTE Blade A7
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4

Summary

  • The Lenovo K5 Note (2018) features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A7 has a slightly larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the Blade A7 utilizes the Mediatek Helio P60, which may provide better multitasking capabilities due to its CPU configuration.
  • Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the K5 Note supports 1080p video recording, while the Blade A7 is limited to 720p.
  • The K5 Note has a larger battery capacity of 3760 mAh compared to the Blade A7's 3200 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the K5 Note runs on Android 8.0, while the Blade A7 is equipped with a more recent Android 9.0, potentially offering a better user experience.
  • Build quality shows the K5 Note is heavier at 176g and thicker at 8.5mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Blade A7 at 146g and 7.9mm.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lenovo K5 Note (2018)
ZTE Blade A7

General

Release Date

2018
2019

Announced

2018
2019

Description

Also known as Lenovo K9 Note
N/A

Display

Size

6"
6.09"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Adreno 506
Mali-G72 MP3

Memory

32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

16 MP
16 MP

Main Camera Details

16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, AF

Front Camera

8 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.4

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

3760 mAh
3200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3760 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

158.3 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)

Weight

176 g
146 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gold, Blue
Black, Blue, Black/blue

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, BDS

Software

Operating System

Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 3.9
Android 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0

OS Version

Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 3.9
Android 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes