Tag: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Which one is better
LeEco Le 2 and Lenovo Vibe K5 Note are the two popular budget Android smartphones in India. Aggressive pricing combined with good hardware and good aesthetic is the key attraction of these smartphones. It is very difficult to choose the right smartphone. This post might help you to take the decision on which phone to choose from. So let’s begin the LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note comparison.

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Comparison of LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Design and Build Quality
- LeEco Le 2: 74.2×151.1×7.7mm and weighs 153 grams.
- Vibe K5 Note: It measures 75.7x152x8.49 mm and weighs 165 grams.
Both smartphones features good design and build quality. LeEco Le 2 with thin bezels feels comparatively compact and more premium. Having said that, Vibe K5 has decent build quality. But comparing LeEco Le 2 vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, we felt Le 2 is better.

Winner: LeEco Le 2

Display
- LeEco Le 2: 5.5inch full HD display screen with 401 ppi pixel density.
- Vibe K5 Note: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
Display panel on both devices offers good viewing angles, colour saturation and brightness. There is no clear winner in this segment. However, we have bit concerns on the quality control issue on the display quality of Le 2.

Winner: Draw

SoC, RAM and OS
- LeEco Le 2: Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 with 3GB of RAM, Adreno 510 and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
- Vibe K5 Note: 1.8GHz Octa Core 64 Bit Helio P10 SoC with 3GB/4GB of RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
In our review, both device performance was good. However, we felt multitasking ability of 4GB variant of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is slightly better. Also, custom skin on Le 2 is bit heavier and has lot of bloatware. In Vibe K5 Note bloatware is present but we have the option to remove some of them.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Storage
- LeEco Le 2: 32GB of internal storage with no option to add microSD card.
- Vibe K5 Note: 32 GB with optional microSD card.
Lenovo Vibe K5 note has hybrid sim card slot which allows you to add microSD card if you are ready to compromise on the second sim card. Whereas in Le 2, we don’t have option to add microSD card. Considering both smartphone comes with 32GB of internal storage, Vibe K5 Note is a better in this segment.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Camera
- LeEco Le 2: 16MP primary camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) and 8MP front facing camera
- Vibe K5 Note: 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
Camera performance of Le 2 is marginally better in good lighting conditions. In Low light and artificial light conditions, K5 Note performs better. Option to record videos in 4K resolution is the advantage of Le 2 in this segment.

Winner: LeEco Le 2.

Battery
- LeEco Le 2: 3000 mAh battery with fast charging.
- Vibe K5 Note: Li-Ion Polymer, 3500mAh battery.
As seen on the specification, Vibe K5 Note has better battery life than Le2 though it is not with huge margin.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Price
- LeEco Le 2: Rs.11,999. It is available in flipkart and LeMall via flash sales.
- Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM variant and Rs.13,499 for the 4GB RAM variant. Both variants has 32GB internal storage.
For the 3GB RAM variant, both the smartphones has same price.

Winner: Draw

Miscellaneous

Here are some of the features which one device has and the other doesn’t.

LeEco Le 2: IR Blaster, VoLTE support out of the box, bundled media subscription, USB-C type port.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Thetermax, Dolby Atmos. VoLTE is not supported out of the box. This features according to company will be added via OTA update.

Winner: LeEco Le 2.

Verdict on LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: As you can see in the comparison, the the difference between the two phones are very marginal. It is upto each individual to choose based on their requirement.
August 20, 2016
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Which one is better
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are the two Android smartphones which offers great value for the users. Both are good phones. But when it comes to which one to choose between these two, the minute differences are to be considered. So here is the comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

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Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Design and Build Quality
- Redmi Note 3: It measures 76x150x8.65 mm and weighs 164 g
- Vibe K5 Note: It measures 75.7x152x8.49 mm and weighs 165 grams
In Terms of design and build quality, both devices feature good build quality. The dimensions and weight also almost identical. However, if we observe closely, though K5 Note has metal back, the sides (Space between back and display screen) are made up of plastic. Even the buttons are plastic. Whereas Redmi Note 3 is all metal.

Winner: Redmi Note 3.

Display
- Redmi Note 3: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
- Vibe K5 Note: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
Display panel quality Wise, both device are good. The differences are negligible. Both device does not comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

Winner: Draw

SoC, RAM and OS

Both devices are available in two variants.
- Redmi Note 3: 1.4GHz hexa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 with 2GB/3GB of RAM, Android 5.1 Lollipop.
- Vibe K5 Note: 1.8GHz Octa Core 64 Bit Helio P10 SoC with 3GB/4GB of RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
In this comparison, we are comparing 3GB RAM variants of both the devices. The day to day performance is decent on Vibe K5 Note as well as Redmi Note 3. However, when it comes to gaming, Vibe K5 Note struggles a bit when we play high end games in higher settings. Also with extended gaming, it tends to heat up on the screen area.

Vibe K5 Note comes with Android Marshmallow out of the box whereas Redmi Note 3 comes with Android Lollipop. Here K5 Note has advantages, However in general, Xiaomi is faster in providing security patch updates compared to Lenovo.

Winner: Redmi Note 3.

Storage
- Redmi Note 3: 32GB
- Vibe K5 Note: 32 GB
Both these Android smartphone has Hybrid sim card slot and has 32GB of internal storage.

Winner: Draw

Camera
- Redmi Note 3: 16MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
- Vibe K5 Note: 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
In good lighting conditions, Redmi Note 3 takes slightly better images. In artificial lighting and low light conditions, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note camera takes better images. Also front facing camera of Vibe K5 Note is better.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Battery
- Redmi Note 3: 4050 mAh battery.
- Vibe K5 Note: Li-Ion Polymer, 3500mAh battery.
Both smartphones easily lasts for more than a day. However, Redmi Note 3 provides slightly longer battery duration than the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

Winner: Redmi Note 3.

Price

Redmi Note 3: Rs.9,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage variant and Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB variant.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM variant and Rs.13,499 for the 4GB RAM variant. Both variants has 32GB internal storage.

Though price for 3GB RAM variant is similar, availability of Redmi Note 3 is difficult.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Miscellaneous

Here are some of the features which one device has and the other doesn’t.

Redmi Note 3: IR Blaster, VoLTE out of the box support.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Thetermax, Dolby Dolby Atmos. VoLTE is not supported out of the box. This features according to company will be added via OTA update.

Verdict on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: As per our observation, this is what we felt. If you use your smartphone for more as Media consuming device, then Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is better. Otherwise, Redmi Note 3 is a better choice. Hope this lenovo vibe k5 note vs mi note 3 comparison is useful to decide the right one.
August 14, 2016
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons-Reasons Not to Buy
Lenovo has launched its much anticipated Vibe K5 Note in India. It has got some of the unique features in the price segment. The new Lenovo Vibe K5 Note has many improvement over its predecessor Vibe K4 Note. However, it has few drawback as well. So in this post we will have a quick look into the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons which are better to be known before purchasing this device.

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Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons-Reasons Not to Buy

As mentioned before, Vibe K5 Note has many reasons to buy. Having said that, it has few demerits which might turnout to be a deal breaker for a few of our readers. So lets begin with some of the demerits of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

Hybrid sim card slot

It is sad to see, more and more companies are adopting the hybrid sim card slot. Unlike its predecessor, Vibe K5 Note comes with hybrid sim card slot. Hence you cannot use 2 sim cards and microSD card simultaneously. You need to compromise on your second sim card or the microSD card. Luckily, both variants of Vibe K5 Note comes with 32GB( Around 24GB is available for the user) of internal storage which might be enough for most of the users.

No Corning Gorilla Glass protection

Device does not feature Corning Gorilla Glass protection layer. Lenovo is bundling a screen guard on the box to protect the screen from scratches.

No earphones out of the box

If you are expecting a earphone with this device, then you will be disappointed. You will not get earphone with this device. If you need one, need to buy separately.

No slow motion video recording and manual settings

It is not a big drawback of Vibe K5 Note 5. But you need to be aware that, you will not be getting the option of slow motion video recording and manual settings.

Lot of preinstalled apps

The device comes with lot of bloatwares. However, you have the option to remove it which is good move from Lenovo.

Missing miscellaneous features

These features are available in some of the smartphones in this price segment. It is something like, it would have been great if this feature is available. So below are the missing features.
- IR blaster.
- Optical image stabilisation.
- fast charger.
These are some of the basic Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons which you need to know before purchasing the device according to us. Any thing missed out, please share it in the comment section below.
August 10, 2016
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note FAQ Tips Tricks and Cons
Lenovo has recently launched Lenovo Vibe K5 Note smartphone in India. It has got many improvement over its predecessor. All metal body, better SoC, higher RAM and storage capacity, addition of fingerprint scanner etc. Lets have a quick look into Lenovo Vibe K5 Note FAQ, Tips and Tricks and Cons.

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What are the different variants of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note available in India?

Specification Wise, Lenovo K5 note is available in two variants based on RAM size. The first variant available in 3GB RAM and the other one in 4GB variant. Both the variants comes with 32GB of internal storage.

What are the different colour options available?

You can get K5 Note in 3 different colour variants- Black,gold and grey.

What is the price of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note in India? Where can I buy one?

As mentioned before, it is available in two variants. So the prices are given below.
- Vibe K5 Note 3GB RAM variant price in India is Rs.11,999.
- Vibe K5 Note 4GB RAM variant price in India is Rs.13,499.
You can buy this smartphone from Flipkart. The link to this product is here.

What size sim cards, Vibe K5 Note accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card support?

It comes with hybrid sim card slot. You can use either 2 nano sim cards or 1 nano sim card with microSD card. There is no dedicated microSD card slot.

Does it has Corning Gorilla Glass protection?

No. It doesn’t have Corning Gorilla Glass protection layer. However, out of the box, you get screen guard in the box.

What is the processor used in this smartphone?

Both variants of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note comes with 1.8GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M) based on Cortex A53.

What are the camera specification of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note?

Vibe K5 Note sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with a dual-LED flash, and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera comes with features such as PDAF (phase detection autofocus), and packs an ISOCELL sensor. There is no optical image stabilisation.

What are the connectivity options? Is VoLTE is supported?

The connectivity options of the device includes 4G, 3G, Bluetooth and WiFi. There is no infrared sensor. Out of the box, device doesnot supports VoLTE. However, company said that, support will be added via OTA update.

How to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K5 Note?

You can capture screenshot on this device in 3 different ways.

Volume down +Power button method: For taking screenshot using this method, you need to press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously for few seconds.

Using the screenshot button method: Just access the quick settings menu. Tap on to screenshot button to capture the screenshot.

Google now on tap method: Long press on the home button. It will capture the screenshot which you can share or save it in Google drive. For using this method, you need to enable Google now on tap.

What are the cons of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note?

It is not a complete Vibe K5 note review. Based on the initial impression, here are the few cons. We will be publishing detailed Lenovo Vibe K5 Note review in the coming days.
- Hybrid sim card slot: You cannot use both sim cards and microSD card simultaneously.
- No infrared sensor: We are seeing infrared sensors in many budget android smartphones which are priced lesser than this.
- Unavailability of Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
- There is no VoLTE support out of the box.
Lenovo Vibe K5 note will be competing with the likes of Redmi Note 3, Moto G4, Honor 5C and LeEco Le 2.
August 9, 2016