Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe K5
Nokia 5
Performance
56.356.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.824.2
Build
75.677.6
Connectivity
45.252.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
39.236.4
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe K5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 5 has a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe K5 is powered by a Snapdragon 415 chipset, whereas the Nokia 5 utilizes a Snapdragon 430, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 5's f/2.0 aperture may provide better low-light performance compared to the Vibe K5's f/2.2.
- The Nokia 5 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2750 mAh in the Vibe K5, potentially offering longer usage.
- On the software side, the Vibe K5 runs Android 5.1, while the Nokia 5 comes with Android 7.1.1, which is upgradable to Android 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring aluminum frames, but the Nokia 5 includes Gorilla Glass on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe K5
Nokia 5
General
Release Date
2016, June 13
2017, July 17
Announced
2016, February 21
2017, February 26
Description
Also known as Lenovo A6020a40
For Global market
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2750 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 71 x 8 mm (5.59 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
142 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Champagne Gold, Platinum Silver
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
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 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

