Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
Nokia 3.1
#4018Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia 3.1
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 higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the Nokia 3.1's 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset with higher clock speeds, while the Nokia 3.1 uses the slightly less powerful Mediatek MT6750.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the K5 Note has a wider aperture (f/2.2) compared to the Nokia's f/2.0, which may affect low-light performance.
- The K5 Note's battery capacity is 3500 mAh, larger than the 2990 mAh battery in the Nokia 3.1, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality-wise, the K5 Note has an aluminum frame with a glass front and plastic back, while the Nokia 3.1 features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, enhancing its durability.
- Lastly, the K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, whereas the Nokia 3.1 offers a more recent Android 8.0 experience with the option to upgrade to Android 10, providing a more modern software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia 3.1
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"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~310 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2990 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2990 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)
146.3 x 68.7 x 8.7 mm (5.76 x 2.70 x 0.34 in)
Weight
165 g
138.3 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron
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 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 a/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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes