The verdict
Your pick: Nokia 5, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| 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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Nokia 5, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.05 mm
- against 9.8 mm
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 46,128 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 456 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,499 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold | Blue, Silver, Black, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 8.05 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.2 mm | 149.7 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 160 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.9 % Best value | 68.7 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 916 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM | Single Nano-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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A5 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | L18021, L18081, L18011 | TA-1053, TA-1024, TA-1044, TA-1027 |
