Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Lenovo K5 Note
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Lenovo K5 Note: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Lenovo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Unfolded thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Lenovo K5 Note, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7580 | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 37,256 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink | Silver, Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 151.5 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 165 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.3 % Best value | 72.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h | 34 h Best value |
| Standby time | — | 543 h |
| Music playback time | 78 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, NFC |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg Best value | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.55 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2016) | K5 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A710F, SM-A710S, SM-A710M, SM-A710FD, SM-A710Y, SM-A7100, SM-A710L, SM-A710K, SM-A7108 | A7020a48, K52e78, A7020a40 |
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