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

