Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
LG K50S
#4401Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
LG K50S
Performance
61.862.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.628.1
Build
75.60.2
Connectivity
46.865.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.633.9
Summary
- The Lenovo K5 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the LG K50S offers a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, whereas the K50S uses the more efficient Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the K50S includes additional lenses for ultrawide and depth photography, enhancing its versatility.
- The K50S also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the K5 Note's 3500 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the K50S runs Android 9.0 (Pie), offering a more updated experience than the K5 Note's Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones featuring a plastic back and aluminum frame, though the K50S is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
LG K50S
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~259 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 MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB 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, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 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)
165.8 x 77.5 x 8.2 mm (6.53 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
Weight
165 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity