Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 3S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus and the Xiaomi Redmi 3S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,750 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 144 g |
| Released | Apr 2016 | Jun 2016 |
Summary: Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 3S is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 3S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~441 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
| Features | — | Reading mode, color temperature adjustment |
Platform
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7 (upgradable to MIUI 9.2/10) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 256GB |
| Internal | 16GB, 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM (Redmi 3S); 32GB 3GB RAM (Redmi 3S Prime variant) |
Main Camera
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Digital image stabilization | LED flash, HDR, panorama, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Undisclosed | 1080p |
| Features | — | Beautify, 36 smart beautify profiles |
Battery
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2750 mAh | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | No fast charging | 5V/2A (10W) fast charging |
Body
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142 x 71 x 8.2 mm | 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 142 g | 144 g |
| Build | Aluminum casing | Metal body |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 3S |
|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | 2016, June |
| Status | Available. Released April 2016 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — 2,750 mAh for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which has more RAM, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — 2 GB for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is lighter, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus — 142 g for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus versus 144 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Which is newer, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi 3S?
Xiaomi Redmi 3S — Apr 2016 for the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus versus Jun 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi 3S.
Is the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus or the Xiaomi Redmi 3S rated higher?
We rate the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 3S 6/10.
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