The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo K8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
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 282 ppi
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 165 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 75,421 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 862 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 cores at 2.35 GHz and 4 cores at 1.65 GHz, using Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 147.9 mm | 154 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 155 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.4 % | 74.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 456 h | — |
Display
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,160 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 | 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 802.11 b/g/n, 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, USB Charging | 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 | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | K8 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | K8 | K520 |
