Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
#4038Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
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 more robust build with an aluminum frame and a weight of 165g, compared to the lighter Xiaomi Redmi Y1 at 153g, which has a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 3 front.
- Both phones have a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the K5 Note offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image than the 720 x 1280 pixels of the Redmi Y1.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, while the Redmi Y1 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, with the latter having a slightly lower clock speed.
- Both devices sport a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi Y1 has a superior 16 MP front camera for selfies.
- The K5 Note has a larger 3500mAh battery compared to the 3080mAh in the Redmi Y1, which may offer better longevity.
- Lastly, the K5 Note runs on an older Android 5.1, while the Redmi Y1 operates on a more recent Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Versions: Redmi Y1 (India); Redmi Note 5A (Global); Redmi Note 5A Prime (China, Malaysia)
Display
Size
5.5"
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 (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 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/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 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)
153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
165 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
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, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes