Exactly a week has passed since Lenovo officially announced its two new smartphones - Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus, which are practically no different from each other, but we will also talk about this below.

Differences between Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus

It’s probably worth first talking about how different the new smartphones from Lenovo are from each other. There are only two points by which smartphones can be distinguished - the difference is only in the installed processors and display resolution. Everything else is 100% identical. Even the diagonal of the screens is the same and there are no differences in small details - including support for Dolby Atmos audio technology, which will delight music lovers. Two speakers are installed at once for better sound quality.

Lenovo K5/K5 Plus Specifications:

• OS Android 5.1 Lollipop
• Display 5-inch with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels / 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Main camera: 13 megapixel, autofocus, flash
• Front camera: 5 megapixel fixed focus
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Octa-Core 1.4GHz 64-bit / Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Octa-Core 1.5GHz 64-bit
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal memory: 16 GB with microSD support (up to 32 GB)
• Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA/HSPA (900/2100 MHz), LTE
• Navigation: GPS and GLONASS
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth1 LE, microUSB, 3.5 mm jack
• Battery: 2750 mAh
• Dimensions: 142 x 71 x 8.2 mm, weight 150 g.

Both smartphone models support two microSIM cards. The 2750 mAh battery, according to Lenovo promises, will last up to 32 hours of operation in 2G mode, in 3G mode - up to 15 hours, standby time - up to 322 hours.

By the way, one very strange fact: for some reason, at the official Lenovo stand at the MWC 2016 exhibition, only the Lenovo K5 Plus version of the smartphone was exhibited. This immediately leads one to think that a simple smartphone model is presented just like that and they don’t have high hopes for it.

Design

There's not even anything to talk about here. The most typical design that a Chinese smartphone can have. He simply gets lost in a sea of ​​similar ones. It may be practical, but it's boring.

The silver/golden/gray plastic case, 8.2 mm thick, has a metal coating around the perimeter of the front panel. Above the screen there is a 5-megapixel front camera, light and proximity sensors, and a speaker.

Below the screen there is a standard set of capacitive buttons, and they are not even backlit. It's good that the back panel is almost entirely metal - aluminum with plastic inserts at the top and bottom. They are not trying to surprise us with anything. No options.

Performance and operating system

Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus run on Android 5.1 firmware. It’s strange, because Lenovo could have shown these smartphones already running Android 6.0 at the MWC exhibition. For some reason, we are offered a slightly outdated version of the operating system, which has only stock capabilities with some cosmetic changes and a bunch of pre-installed, not particularly necessary applications, such as SHAREit, SNAPit, Guvera Music for social networks and streaming. But nothing bad can be said about optimization. Everything works very quickly. Due to this, Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus did not perform so badly in benchmarks, but they are like from China to Paris compared to flagships. The older version received almost 35k points in AnTuTu. The result is not bad for an average player. This is definitely not a budget car, but we’ll talk about the price a little lower.

Camera

The main camera here is 13 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels. In general, we saw this set even a couple of years ago. The main thing is that both cameras cope well with their tasks even in not the best lighting. Autofocus is adequate, the photos are not perfect, but of high quality, there are no complaints about detail.

Errors occurred in the most inappropriate places - in automatic mode, shooting was carried out with incorrect exposure settings. If you take a series of photographs, only 30% of them will be of normal quality. All others show poor white balance and are blown out. Therefore, the camera needs a firmware update and until then you only need to shoot in series. Single photos may be damaged.

Conclusions:

For now, this is just a preliminary review of the Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus and first impressions of the smartphones. Details can only be provided after careful review. What can we say now?

The new items are not particularly remarkable. The case has three color options - gray, gold or silver. At the stand there was only a gray model - a universal one. Maybe the gold version will look more expensive.

On the other hand, there is one important point due to which people will buy smartphones - their price.

Lenovo K5 will cost $130 in China, and Lenovo K5 Plus will cost $150. They will be available for sale this spring. Even with their faceless appearance, there is every chance of becoming popular. What is important, they have new processors, optimized firmware, and not the worst camera.

And here the minimal difference between the Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus is confusing. Just $20 - and we get not an HS screen, but a Full HD screen, as well as a more powerful processor. Everything suggests that the simple version of the K5 will be a failure on the market, if it is released at all.

On February 21, at the Mobile World Congress 2016, Lenovo introduced two new smartphones: K5 and K5 Plus. The new items can definitely be called not just brothers, but siblings, since the similarity in characteristics is 90%, only one of them is a little older, and even then not by much. Let's see the details.

Differences

Smartphones, to put it mildly, do not differ much in their technical characteristics and parameters. There are only two main differences: displays and processors, and the rest is absolutely identical. Both new products have a five-inch screen and support for Dolby Atmos technology, which allows you to reveal all the facets of the sound of your favorite music. If you acquire relevant and correctly compiled content, then it will be generally good.

External speakers (yes, there are two of them) play loud enough (above average) and with high quality. Still would! What else with Dolby Atmos support?

Detailed specifications of Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus

Both gadgets have a 2750 mAh battery and, according to the manufacturer, talk time on the 2G module is up to 32 hours, 3G – up to 15.1 hours, standby time up to 322 hours. Of course, there is support for LTE networks. There is 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 32 GB using Micro SD memory cards. Both new products have support for 2 SIM cards in Micro format and run on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

Specifications Lenovo VIBE K5 and the plus versions are best compared visually, using a sign. In green I mark more interesting specifications in the extended version.

	Lenovo VIBE K5	Lenovo VIBE K5 Plus (model A6020a46)
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 (64-bit, 8 cores) with a frequency of 1.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 (64-bit, 8 cores) with a frequency of 1.5 GHz
Video accelerator	Adreno 405 up to 550 MHz	Adreno 405 up to 550 MHz
RAM	2 GB	2 GB (1180 MB free)
Built-in memory	16 GB eMCP	16 GB eMCP (9.14 GB available)
Memory card support	Yes, Micro SD up to 32 GB	Yes, Micro SD up to 32 GB
Display	IPS, 5 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels	IPS, 5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Main camera	13 MP	13 MP
Front-camera	5 MP	5 MP
Battery	2750 mAh	2750 mAh
OS	Android 5.1.1	Android 5.1.1
cellular	2G, 3G, 4G (LTE Cat 4)	2G, 3G, 4G (LTE Cat 4)
Wireless interfaces		Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, FM radio, GPS, A-GPS
SIM card support	Two Micro SIM	Two Micro SIM
Connectors		Micro USB 2.0 (OTG yes), 3.5 mm audio output
Sensors		Accelerometer, gyroscope, light and proximity sensor, digital compass
Audio		Two speakers, two microphones, Dolby Atmos support
Dimensions	142 x 71 x 8.2 mm	142 x 71 x 8.2 mm
Weight	152 g	152 g

There was no regular version (VIBE K5) at the company's stand. There was only K5 Plus. Already from this indirect sign we can conclude that the model without the “plus” prefix is ​​of no use and there is no reason to be released. Later, I will explain why, but for now let’s take a closer look at the device and the short, but still user experience.

Design

Externally, the smartphone is nothing special.

The design is the most common and there are simply a huge number of similar smartphones on the market. Personally, the new product reminded me of the long-gone Samsung Galaxy Star Plus GT-S7262.

White, plastic, strongly protruding chrome frames around the perimeter of the front side.

Above the screen there is a standard set of front elements: a 5 MP camera, sensors and a speaker.

At the bottom there are touch-sensitive system control buttons. They are not backlit.

At the back, the device has a metal cover and plastic inserts at the top and bottom. All this is very boring and we have seen it more than once from a variety of companies.

System and performance

The device runs on Android 5.1 OS. Since the new product is completely new and many manufacturers are already installing Android 6.0 (the latest series of devices from LG, for example), the release of new devices with an outdated operating system is a strange step. However, the shell and software are well optimized.

The animation flies, switching between applications does not slow down - everything is fine with this.

In AnTuTu K5 Plus scores about 35 thousand points. Not a bad result, but not a breakthrough at all. The most important thing is that the device does not behave like a budget defect and works quite stably.

Cameras

It was decided to install a front module of 5 and a main module of 13 megapixels in the device. The lighting at the stand wasn’t the best, but it wasn’t a total disaster either, so the smartphone had a chance to show off its photography capabilities.

It's nice that he coped with the test. The photos are of quite decent quality, a good level of detail, no problems with autofocus, and so on.

The only thing that confused me were the errors that the automatic mode made when setting the exposure. Out of about 20 frames, I left only seven. The rest were either overexposed, or the system made a mistake when setting the white balance. In general, if you're going to shoot with the K5 Plus, take a few shots at a time. By the way, this is a general rule that applies to any photographic equipment, even if it is a SLR camera.

Bottom line

Both new products are available in three colors: platinum silver, champagne pink and graphite gray. The company showed only silver, the most versatile options. I haven’t seen the rest, so I can’t say anything about them.

Let's move on to the most interesting part - cost. Firstly, Lenovo K5 Plus price will be $149 (approximately 11 thousand rubles). For the money, even if it doesn’t look good, the smartphone is still very good. Doesn't slow down, new platform (Snapdragon 616), good cameras.

Everything seems to be fine. However, there is a second thing. This is the price for the regular version of Lenovo VIBE K5. It is $129 or about 10,000 rubles. What?! You pay an extra thousand rubles (maybe one and a half) and get a Full HD screen instead of a weak HD and a more powerful processor. Where is the logic?! Why was it necessary to release the younger version at all, when from a technical point of view it is noticeably inferior to the older one, and the difference in price is very small? I don't have an answer to this question

However, both phones will be available in select countries in March. Nothing is known about Russia. If the smartphone goes on sale, it will be by the summer.

Release date: March 2016 (worldwide) Price: $129 and $149

Lenovo K5 Plus a new product in a stylish slim case equipped with a powerful 8-core processor and support for two SIM cards at an affordable price. The smartphone runs on the Android operating system, has a large Full HD screen with a diagonal of 5 inches and supports the new generation 4G LTE networks.

Basic characteristics of Lenovo K5 plus: 2 SIM cards, Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, Full HD screen with a diagonal of 5 inches, 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 processor with a frequency of 1500 MHz, work in 4G LTE networks, main 13 MP camera, removable battery with a capacity of 2750 mAh, 16 GB built-in memory and 2 GB of RAM.

Despite its low price, Lenovo K5 Plus is equipped with the latest technologies. The smartphone has a front 5 MP camera for selfies and video calls, it is possible to expand the internal memory using microSD up to 32 GB, and the phone can also be used as a real GPS navigator. Two SIM cards will allow you to save on mobile communications; install SIM cards from different telecom operators or use one SIM card for calls and the second for unlimited Internet. A high-performance 8-core processor and 2 GB of RAM are enough to complete any task, the user will be able to work with any of the latest applications and Android games.

You can buy Lenovo K5 Plus in three color options; the price of Lenovo K5 Plus at the start of sales is just over 14 thousand rubles. An excellent Android smartphone with powerful characteristics and support for two SIM cards at an attractive price.

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Full specifications of Lenovo K5 Plus. Lenovo K5 plus phone characteristics.

• SIM card quantity: 2 SIM cards
• SIM card type: micro SIM
• Software: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
• Processor: 8-core 1.5 GHz / Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2
• Video processor: Adreno 405
• Display: 5.0 inches / HD 1920 x 1080 pixels / IPS / 441 pixels per inch
• Machine. screen rotation: supports
• Camera: 13 MP / autofocus / LED flash
• Add. camera: 5 MP
• Video camera: video recording available
• Battery: 2750 mAh/ Li-Ion/ removable
• Talk time:
• Standby time:
• Built-in memory: 16 GB
• RAM: 2 GB
• Memory Card: Supports Micro SD
• Bluetooth: 4.0
• Wi-Fi: yes
• USB: yes/supports charging via USB
• Headphone jack: 3.5 mm.
• Navigation: GPS/ A-GPS
• 3G: supports
• 4G LTE: supports
• Sensors: accelerometer/proximity/light/compass
• Fingerprint scanner:
• Music player: yes / 2 speakers / Dolby Atmos technology
• Speakerphone: yes
• Dimensions: (H.W.T) 142 x 71 x 8.2 mm.
• Weight: 142 grams.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	71 mm (millimeters) 7.1 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.8 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	142 mm (millimeters) 14.2 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.59 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.2 mm (millimeters) 0.82 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.32 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	150 g (grams) 0.33 lbs 5.29 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	82.67 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.02in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Silver Golden Grey
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Polycarbonate

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1500 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes) 3 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	800 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	441 ppi (pixels per inch) 173 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	68.58% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch
	Anti-fingerprint coating

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
ISO (light sensitivity) ISO indicators determine the level of light sensitivity of the photosensor. A lower value means weaker light sensitivity and vice versa - higher values ​​mean higher light sensitivity, i.e. better ability of the sensor to work in low light conditions.	100 - 1600
Diaphragm	f/2.2
Focal length	3.7 mm (millimeters)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/2.8
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	3.4 mm (millimeters)
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	2592 x 944 pixels 2.45 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2750 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	32 h (hours) 1920 min (minutes) 1.3 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	322 h (hours) 19320 min (minutes) 13.4 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	15 h (hours) 900 min (minutes) 0.6 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	322 h (hours) 19320 min (minutes) 13.4 days
4G latency 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network.	322 h (hours) 19320 min (minutes) 13.4 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Removable

Today we have a review of the Lenovo K5 or there is another name - Lenovo A6020, which is a new product for 2016, first shown at the NVC-2016 technology exhibition in Barcelona. Including several more powerful modifications, we’ll talk about them another time.

Smartphones from the Vibe line are always classified as premium series devices, that is, flagships. But specifically, the Lenovo Vibe K5 is more of a budget phone.

The box is made of white cardboard with an image of the gadget on the front. In addition to the phone, the kit includes:

• Quick start instructions and warranty card;
• charger 5 Volt, 1.5 Ampere;
• MicroUSB cable;
• earbud headphones;
• thick plastic case;
• protective film.

Quite a rich set, which is not so often seen.

Appearance

The Lenovo K5 body is made of plastic, glass and metal. The manufacturer offers several color options: light gray, dark gray or graphite and gold.

The front of the phone looks standard. Above the screen there is a speaker, a front camera with 5 megapixel expansion, as well as light and proximity sensors. There is also a notification indicator that is located in the top right corner. It can change its color to green and red. Below the display are the standard Android navigation keys. They are not backlit, but have reflective paint.

On the right side there is an on/off button, as well as a volume rocker. The left side remained empty. There is a hole for a microphone on the bottom side. made of plastic. The upper end is made of plastic, which is not easy to do, but to improve the signal of the antennas. There is also a MicroUSB charging output and a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset or headphones.

The back cover is made of aluminum with plastic inserts. It is removable. The lid is not very pliable, but nevertheless can be removed, which can generally be considered a plus. The main frame of the lid is made of aluminum, but the top and bottom strips are made to look like metal, although they are plastic.

Under the cover there is a removable lithium-ion battery, two microSIM slots and a separate slot for a memory card. On the back cover there is the main antenna, under it there are several contacts from it.

There are two speakers on the bottom. One of the main features of Lenovo K5 is the presence of two stereo speakers. This, combined with Dolby Atmos technology, allows you to get pretty high-quality sound. True, the technology can only be fully appreciated with headphones. The sound is loud and spacious.

At the top there is a peephole of the main camera with an LED flash (its expansion is 13 megapixels), and below it is a second microphone for noise reduction. In the middle is the Lenovo logo.

Dimensions:

• Height - 142 millimeters;
• Width - 71 millimeters;
• Thickness - 8.2 millimeters:
• Weight - 142 grams.

Lenovo K5 turned out to be a hefty smartphone due to its metal back cover.

The device lies comfortably in the hand.

The phone can be easily controlled with one finger. There is a coating on the back cover, but despite this the smartphone still slides.

Screen

The K5 has a 5-inch display with HD 1280 x 720 pixels. This is a very average figure for today. The screen is made using IPS matrix technology. Density: 204 pixels per inch.

The viewing angles are quite good and of high quality. The fonts look smooth. It can be noted that the screen in this gadget turned out to be of high quality with a good margin of brightness.

Supports the display up to 5 simultaneous touches. There is a light oleophobic coating on the surface. The finger glides well, but it feels like the coating is weak, and it may rub off over time.

Processor, OS and autonomy

The technical characteristics of the device are as follows:

• Octa-core Quallcom Snapdragon 415 processor. Four Cortex A-53 cores operate at a maximum frequency of 1.4 GHz, two auxiliary ones can reach speeds of up to 1 GHz at low loads. Although in the settings the processor is displayed as 615. This is due to the fact that they differ only in different operating frequencies. The original 615 runs at 1.7 GHz, as the 415 runs at 1.4 GHz.
• Adreno 405 video accelerator.
• RAM - 2 GB.
• Built-in memory is 16 GB, with 11.6 GB available at launch. Memory cards up to 32 GB are supported.

But how does Lenova Vibe K 5 behave in games? In heavy Asphalt 8, the picture turns out juicy, which does not particularly affect the smoothness of the process. The phone behaves more or less adequately. There are no brakes. But if we take, for example, football stimulants, then the results are no longer the best. FPS drop appears. Tanks also run quite smoothly, but only if the settings are lowered.

The processor is controversial, below average for games.

The device runs on the Android 5.1 operating system with the proprietary Lenovo Light UA “shell” on top of it.

Inside the gadget there is a battery of only 2750 mAh, which is enough for a normal working day when used in medium load mode. If you are going to load it with games, you will have to recharge it twice a day.

Camera

As mentioned earlier, the device has two cameras: a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. Standard set.

The user has at his disposal:

• Light flash.
• Autofocus and touchfocus.
• Supports HDR and other modes, which can be configured independently in the camera menu. From "Auto" and motion to night photography to "Night portrait" and "Beach".

The owner can also choose a professional mode, where he can adjust the ISO level, add contrast, saturation, sharpness or shutter speed.

The peculiarity of the front camera is that in the settings you can select “mirror photo”, that is, the image will turn out exactly the same as you see on the smartphone screen.

• Mode 4 to 3;
• Auto;
• White balance;
• Image quality;
• Additional effects.

But despite this, the quality of the photo leaves much to be desired. The picture is a little blurry, lacks clarity and has too much grain.

And when darkened, the photo generally does not reach the level it should be.

Perhaps with subsequent firmware this issue will be partially resolved.

The maximum resolution when recording video is 1800p format. Maximum duration is 30 minutes. There is an autofocus mode and electronic image stabilization.

Results and price

What do we get in the end for 7 thousand rubles? As always, there are pros and cons.

1. Interesting design.
2. Separate SIM cards and memory card, that is, you don’t have to choose anything.
3. High quality screen.
4. Loud stereo speakers.

1. Not all games run well; Lenovo's optimization is a little lame.
2. Very weak battery.
3. Price for this device.
4. Cameras.

The Lenovo K5 is, in principle, a good smartphone that is suitable for most everyday tasks, but you shouldn’t expect more from it.

Video

A video review of the smartphone can be seen below