Lenovo S5 (64GB) vs Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo S5 vs Lenovo K8 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 9:55 PM, updated: 6/17/2021 1:34 AM

Compare Lenovo K8 Note X Lenovo S5 (64GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Lenovo K8 Note (32GB) Compare Lenovo S5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo S5 (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Lenovo S5 (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Deca-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP45% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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Model	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Other model names	联想S5, Lenovo S5 4GB RAM + 64GB PABX0002CN, PABX0007CN	Lenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 3GB RAM, M2CB2
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Lenovo
Release date	3/1/2018	8/1/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.5 x 154 millimeters (2.89 x 6.06 in)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6797D Helio X23 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Deca-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/100 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
📷 Camera
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.2
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (5V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	378 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Flame Red, Fine gold • 2.5D glass screen • ZUI 3.7	• Colors: Venom Black, Fine Gold • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dolby Atmos audio • Fast battery charging (Turbo Charge) • Splash Resistant
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo S5 (64GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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