Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
Samsung Galaxy A10
#3976Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Samsung Galaxy A10
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 higher pixel density compared to the Samsung Galaxy A10's 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, while the A10 utilizes the Exynos 7884, with both devices having similar RAM options.
- The K5 Note's rear camera has a 13 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture, whereas the A10 also has a 13 MP rear camera but with a wider f/1.9 aperture, potentially allowing for better low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the K5 Note at 3500 mAh compared to the A10's 3400 mAh.
- The K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the A10 offers a more recent Android 9.0 with the option to upgrade to Android 11, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the K5 Note featuring an aluminum frame and a combination of glass and plastic, while the A10 has a plastic frame and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Samsung Galaxy A10
General
Release Date
2016
2019, February 28
Announced
2016
2019, February 28
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Versions: SM-A105F/DS, SM-A105FN/DS (Global); SM-A105G/DS (APAC); SM-A105M/DS (LATAM/Brazil)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 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)
Exynos 7884 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB 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/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 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)
155.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Blue, Black, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes