Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
TCL 205
#3980Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
TCL 205
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 TCL 205's larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, while the TCL 205 utilizes the Unisoc SC9863A, with the K5 Note having a slight edge in CPU performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the K5 Note has an 8 MP front camera compared to the TCL's 5 MP.
- The TCL 205 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the K5 Note's 3500 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, whereas the TCL 205 operates on the more recent Android 11 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the K5 Note features a glass front with an aluminum/plastic back, while the TCL 205 has a plastic frame and back, making the K5 Note feel slightly more premium.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
TCL 205
General
Release Date
2016
2021, October 08
Announced
2016
2021, October 08
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 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)
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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
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)
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Weight
165 g
170.3 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Power Gray, Atlantic Blue
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 21.1/5.76 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 11 (Go edition), TCL UI
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 11 (Go edition), TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes