| Physical features | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Model | A5 (32GB) | Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Other model names | 联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (8GB RAM), Xiaomi POCO-F1 |
| Country or region available | 
China | 
India |
| Brand | Lenovo | Xiaomi |
| Release date | June, 2018 | August, 2018 |
| Depth | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in) | 75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in) |
| Weight | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) | 182 grams (6.37 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Hardware | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - MediaTek MT6739 (28nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
| CPU processor | 1.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold
1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8100 570Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 256GB (240GB available)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
| Display | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.45" inches | 6.18" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~74% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1440 pixels | 1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 295 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display features | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Mobile networks | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
| Calling | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depthf/2.01.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| 2ª camera | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9µm pixel |
| Multimedia | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient Light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Hall effect
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
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| Other features | - Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold
- Plastic body
- ZUI 3.9
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red
- MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization)
- AI camera
- LiquidCool technology
- WiFi display
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | 18W (9V/2A) Fast battery charging
Quick Charge 3 |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Lenovo A5 (32GB) | Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |