Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
Nokia C21 Plus
#3034Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance
61.861.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.628.1
Build
75.691.5
Connectivity
46.842.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.644.3
Summary
- The Lenovo K5 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Nokia C21 Plus's larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, while the C21 Plus uses the Unisoc SC9863A, with the former generally offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the C21 Plus includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography versatility.
- The K5 Note has a 3500 mAh battery, whereas the C21 Plus offers a slightly larger 4000 mAh battery with 10W charging support.
- In terms of software, the K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the C21 Plus operates on the more recent Android 11 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum frames, though the K5 Note is slightly lighter at 165g compared to the C21 Plus at 178g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Nokia C21 Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2022, February 28
Announced
2016
2022, February 28
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000/5050 mAh
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)
164.8 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
165 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Dark Cyan, Warm Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity