The verdict
Your pick: Lenovo S5, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo A5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 456
- against 189
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,499
- against 862
Lenovo S5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 295 ppi
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 160 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 46,128 | 75,421 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 456 Best value | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,499 Best value | 862 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.2 mm | 154 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 155 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.9 % | 74.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 2,160 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A5 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | L18021, L18081, L18011 | K520 |
