Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
#3653
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4470Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Performance
49.652.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.940.7
Battery
26.122.4
Build
74.467.9
Connectivity
53.651.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
39.433.3
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better clarity compared to the 5.0-inch PLS LCD of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core, which has a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K4 Note is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the A2 Core uses an Exynos 7870 with a slightly faster 1.6 GHz CPU; both devices have 8GB of RAM.
- The K4 Note's rear camera is significantly superior at 13 MP compared to the A2 Core's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The K4 Note also has a larger 3300 mAh battery versus the A2 Core's 2600 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the K4 Note runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the A2 Core operates on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Build quality is comparable, with the K4 Note featuring Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the A2 Core has a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
General
Release Date
2016, January 05
2019
Announced
2016, January 05
2019
Description
Also known as: Lenovo K4 Note A7010a48, A7010, Lenovo Vibe X3 Lite
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
1080
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM (A7010 a48), 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.6 x 76.5 x 9.2 mm (6.05 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
Weight
158 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity