Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe K5
ZTE Blade A3Y
Performance
56.360.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.822.6
Build
75.60.2
Connectivity
45.248.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
39.232.2
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe K5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A3Y has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe K5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 chipset, whereas the Blade A3Y uses a Mediatek Helio A22, which may provide better efficiency.
- The Vibe K5's rear camera is 13 MP compared to the Blade A3Y's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Vibe K5 has a 2750 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Blade A3Y's 2660 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The Vibe K5 runs on Android 5.1, while the Blade A3Y benefits from a more recent Android 10, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Vibe K5 featuring a glass front and aluminum/plastic back, while the Blade A3Y's materials are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe K5
ZTE Blade A3Y
General
Release Date
2016, June 13
2020, October 30
Announced
2016, February 21
2020, October 30
Description
Also known as Lenovo A6020a40
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
2660 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2750 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2660 mAh, 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)
146 x 71 x 9.7 mm (5.75 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
142 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold, Platinum Silver
Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
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 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro

