Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
Nokia 3.1
#3757Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia 3.1
Performance
61.855.5
Camera
19.128.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.623.4
Build
75.674.4
Connectivity
46.860.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.638.7
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
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, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass