Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
Nokia 3.1 Plus
#3525Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Performance
61.859.6
Camera
19.129.8
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.626.6
Build
75.677.8
Connectivity
46.859.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.640.4
Summary
- The Lenovo K5 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Nokia 3.1 Plus has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, whereas the Nokia utilizes the Helio P22, which offers slightly better efficiency.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia includes an additional depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3500 mAh, but the Nokia supports 10W charging compared to the K5 Note's lack of fast charging.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the K5 Note is slightly lighter.
- The K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the Nokia 3.1 Plus offers a more recent Android 8.1 experience, with potential upgrades to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia 3.1 Plus
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)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - GlobalQualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) - USA
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - GlobalOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) - USA
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR GE8320 - GlobalAdreno 505 - USA
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, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 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)
156.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
Weight
165 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Blue, White, Gray
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass