Lenovo K5 Note
#4046
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
#4240Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Performance
61.855.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.622.6
Build
75.667.9
Connectivity
46.850.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.635.2
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 5.2-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display of the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus).
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, while the Xperia R1 (Plus) uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with the K5 Note offering more RAM options.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the K5 Note's camera benefits from faster autofocus.
- The K5 Note has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the 2620 mAh battery in the Xperia R1 (Plus), which may provide better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the K5 Note runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Xperia R1 (Plus) is on Android 7.1 Nougat, offering a more updated software environment.
- The K5 Note has a more premium build with an aluminum frame, while the Xperia R1 (Plus) has a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.5 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, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, predictive PDAF, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2620 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 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm (5.75 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Black, Silver
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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
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 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity