Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
LG Q Stylus
#3736Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
LG Q Stylus
Performance
61.860.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.626.1
Build
75.674.6
Connectivity
46.857.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.638.9
Summary
- The Lenovo K5 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the LG Q Stylus has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, whereas the Q Stylus utilizes the Mediatek MT6750, resulting in marginally better performance for the K5 Note.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Q Stylus offers a higher resolution option in some variants.
- The K5 Note has a 3500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Q Stylus's 3300 mAh, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the Q Stylus is equipped with Android 8.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring a glass front and aluminum frame, though the K5 Note has a plastic back compared to the Q Stylus's plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
LG Q Stylus
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Versions: LG Q Stylus+ 64/4 GB RAM; LG Q Stylus/Q Stylus α 32/3 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
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) - Q Stylus/Q Stylus αOcta-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T860MP2 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus α)16 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus/ Q Stylus+)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP or 5 MP - Q Stylus/Q Stylus+5 MP - Q Stylus α
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight
165 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
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, LTE
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass