Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
Meizu Note 8
#4379Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Meizu Note 8
Performance
61.871.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.626.9
Build
75.60.2
Connectivity
46.853.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.634.1
Summary
- The Lenovo K5 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu Note 8 has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, whereas the Meizu Note 8 utilizes the more efficient Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632.
- The K5 Note's rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.2 aperture, compared to the Meizu Note 8's dual-camera setup of 12 MP and 5 MP with a wider f/1.9 aperture, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Meizu Note 8 at 3600 mAh, and it supports faster 24W charging, while the K5 Note has a 3500 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Software-wise, the K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the Meizu Note 8 operates on a more recent Android 8.0 with Flyme 7.3, suggesting a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Meizu Note 8
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
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
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
24W 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)
153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.05 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Black, Blue, Red, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n, dual-band, 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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass