Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
LG K11 Plus
#3968Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
LG K11 Plus
Performance
61.855.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.624.2
Build
75.675.0
Connectivity
46.856.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.637.2
Summary
- The Lenovo K5 Note features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the LG K11 Plus's 5.3-inch display with a 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is equipped with a Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset and offers up to 4GB of RAM, while the K11 Plus uses the slightly less powerful Mediatek MT6750 with a maximum of 3GB RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the K5 Note has an advantage with an 8 MP front camera compared to the K11 Plus's 5 MP.
- The K5 Note also has a larger 3500 mAh battery versus the K11 Plus's 3000 mAh.
- In terms of software, the K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the K11 Plus offers a more recent Android 7.1.2, which is upgradable to 8.1.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum components, but the K5 Note is slightly heavier at 165g compared to the K11 Plus's 162g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
LG K11 Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Versions: k11+ (32/3 GB RAM); k11α (16/2 GB RAM)
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
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, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", PDAF - LG K11+8 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", PDAF - LG K11α
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
148.7 x 75.3 x 8.7 mm (5.85 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Weight
165 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass