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Lenovo K5 Note

Lenovo K5 Note

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LG K10 (2017)

LG K10 (2017)

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Category Breakdown

Lenovo K5 Note
LG K10 (2017)
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 Lenovo K5 Note features a larger 5.5-inch 1080p IPS LCD display compared to the LG K10 (2017), which has a 5.3-inch 720p display, resulting in better pixel density and clarity for the K5 Note.
  • In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset with a higher clock speed, offering superior multitasking capabilities with up to 4GB of RAM, while the K10 uses the slightly less powerful MT6750 with a maximum of 2GB RAM.
  • Both devices sport a 13 MP rear camera, but the K10 has a lower resolution selfie camera at 5 MP compared to the K5 Note's 8 MP.
  • The K5 Note also has a larger 3500 mAh battery versus the K10's 2800 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • In terms of software, the K5 Note runs Android 5.1, while the K10 comes with Android 7.0, which can be upgraded to 8.0, providing a more modern software experience.
  • Build quality favors the K5 Note with an aluminum frame and a slightly heavier weight, while the K10 has a plastic back and frame, making it lighter.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lenovo K5 Note
LG K10 (2017)

General

Release Date

2016
2017

Announced

2016
2016

Description

Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Also known as LG X400, LG M250N

Display

Size

5.5"
5.3"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)

PPI

1080
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T860MP2

Memory

32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF

Front Camera

8 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

3500 mAh
2800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

152 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
148.7 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (5.85 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)

Weight

165 g
144 g

Materials

Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver, Gold, Gray
Black, Gold, Titan

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2(Europe)/4.1(India), A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating System

Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

OS Version

Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes