Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,750 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 159 g |
| Released | Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~441 ppi | ~282 ppi |
Platform
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 16GB, 2GB RAM | 16GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB LPDDR3 RAM |
Main Camera
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus | — |
| Features | LED flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Digital image stabilization | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Specs | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.8 | — |
| Video | Undisclosed | Not specified |
| Specs | — | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2750 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | No fast charging | — |
| Capacity | — | 3100 mAh |
Body
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142 x 71 x 8.2 mm | 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 142 g | 159 g (5.61 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum casing | Metal frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | — | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
Comms
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | 2016, March |
| Status | Available. Released April 2016 | Discontinued |
| Released | — | 2016, April |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) — 2,750 mAh for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus versus 3,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Which is lighter, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus — 142 g for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus versus 159 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Is the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) 6/10.
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