Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
Meizu M5
#3969Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Meizu M5
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 IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Meizu M5's 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is equipped with a Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset and offers options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, while the M5 uses the slightly less powerful MT6750 with 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the K5 Note has an 8 MP front camera, outperforming the M5's 5 MP selfie camera.
- The K5 Note also has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the M5's 3070 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- In terms of software, the K5 Note runs Android 5.1, while the M5 runs a more recent Android 6.0 with Flyme 6.3, potentially offering a better user experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the K5 Note is slightly heavier at 165g compared to the M5's 138g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Meizu M5
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3070 mAh, non-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)
147.3 x 72.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
Weight
165 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Mint Green, Glacier White, Champanage Gold, Sapphire Blue, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6.3
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6.3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes