Lenovo Vibe K5 Note vs Meizu M3 Note
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note and the Meizu M3 Note, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 163 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Meizu M3 Note is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Meizu M3 Note is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~401 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | T2X-1 Glass |
| Features | — | 403 ppi density, 1000:1 contrast, 450 cd/m² brightness (typical), MiraVision 2.0 |
Platform
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Flyme OS 5.1.3.0G (upgradeable to Flyme OS 6) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 |
Memory
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB LPDDR3 RAM options | — |
| Internal Storage | 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB eMMC | — |
| Card Slot | microSD, up to 128GB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (LPDDR3) |
Main Camera
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-tone LED flash, Panorama, Continuous shooting |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP or 5 MP (model dependent) | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | FF (Fixed Focus) | 4-element lens, FotoNation 2.0, FaceAE |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | Standard charging (no fast charging) |
| Stand-by | Up to 364 hrs (4G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 33 hrs (2G) / 18 hrs (3G) | — |
Body
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152 x 75.7 x 8.49 mm | 153.6 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm (6.05 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 165 g | 163 g (5.7 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum alloy body | 6000 Series Aluminum alloy (frame/back, with metallic finish) |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note | Meizu M3 Note |
|---|
| Announced | January 2016 | April 6, 2016 |
| Status | Available. Released January 2016 (China), July/August 2016 (India) | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note or Meizu M3 Note?
Meizu M3 Note — 3,500 mAh for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note versus 4,100 mAh for the Meizu M3 Note.
Which is lighter, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note or Meizu M3 Note?
Meizu M3 Note — 165 g for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note versus 163 g for the Meizu M3 Note.
Which is newer, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note or Meizu M3 Note?
Meizu M3 Note — Jan 2016 for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note versus Apr 2016 for the Meizu M3 Note.
Is the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note or the Meizu M3 Note rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note 6/10 and the Meizu M3 Note 7/10.
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