Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
Nokia 4.2
#3973Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia 4.2
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 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Nokia 4.2's 5.71-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by a Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, while the Nokia 4.2 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, with the latter providing slightly better efficiency due to its 12 nm process.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the Nokia 4.2 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor.
- The K5 Note has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh in the Nokia 4.2.
- In terms of software, the K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the Nokia 4.2 offers a more recent Android 9.0 with upgrade options, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts, but the K5 Note has an aluminum/plastic back versus the glass back of the Nokia 4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia 4.2
General
Release Date
2016
2019, May 07
Announced
2016
2019, February 24
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 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)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 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/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Black, Pink Sand
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes