Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
Sony Xperia XA
#3978Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Sony Xperia XA
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 larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Sony Xperia XA's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, but the K5 Note has a slightly lower clock speed on its CPU.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, though the K5 Note has a wider aperture of f/2.2 compared to the XA's f/2.0.
- The K5 Note also boasts a larger 3500 mAh battery, while the XA has a smaller 2300 mAh battery but supports faster charging at 10W.
- The K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the Xperia XA comes with Android 6.0.1, which is upgradable to 7.0, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both utilizing glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the K5 Note is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Sony Xperia XA
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Versions: F3111 (Europe); F3113 (USA); F3115 (Asia, Global)
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB 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/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.63 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
137.4 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes