Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
#3965
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4477Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.0
Display
70.567.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.356.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes