Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
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Design4
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot14
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Benchmarks10
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Videos5
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 -
Octa core (1.5 GHz, Quad Core + 1.2 GHz, Quad core) -
2 GB / 3 GB RAM
Display
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5.0 inches (12.7 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP
Battery
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2750 mAh
General
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SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB Storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
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Verdict
The Lenovo K5 Plus is a decent smartphone. But in a market filled with so many options, decent doesn’t cut it, not by a long shot. At Rs 8,499, the K5 Plus sits in an odd price bracket. For less than Rs 7,000, you can get the very capable Coolpad Note 3 Lite (first impressions), which doesn’t feature a metal body or full HD display, but packs in a fingerprint sensor and 3GB of RAM, both great features at its price. Spend a little more, and you can get the formidable Xiaomi Redmi Note
Pros
- Sharp display
- Decent cameras
- Excellent audio quality
Cons
- Below average battery life
- Few lags in performance
- Back panel tends to get scratched easily
Specs at a glance
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Design: piecemeal metal
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Display: sharp but underwhelming Size: 5.0 InchResolution: Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels)Display Type: IPS LCDPixel Density: 441 ppi
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The Vibe K5 Plus sports a 5-inch display that boasts full HD resolution, resulting in a crisp pixel density of 441ppi. While you won't complain about sharpness, the clarity is somewhat compromised owing to the thick glass covering the screen. We also found the screen to be unresponsive at times, requiring a second tap to register taps or swipes. Lenovo hasn't specified if it's used any sort of screen protection for the K5 Plus, and while our unit remained scratch-free during the few weeks of usage, you might want to invest in a screen protector to be on the safer side. On the plus side, the screen outputs vivid, punchy colours, making it great for watching videos. The brightness levels are high, but the display is reflective, which compromises visibility in sunlight.
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Cameras: surprisingly good Primary camera: 13 MPFlash: LED FlashSecondary camera: 5 MP
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The K5 Plus is equipped with a 13MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash, as well as a 5MP front shooter. The camera app is standard Vibe UI fare, with the shutter button, and shortcuts to access the video mode, gallery, shooting modes, front camera, flash, HDR, timer and settings scattered haphazardly around the viewfinder. The only shooting modes apart from HDR and Panorama are a range of filters you can apply in real time. Dig deeper into settings and you’ll find the usual suspects like white balance, scene modes, ISO, metering, etc.
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Software: same old vibes Operating System: AndroidOS Version: 5.1, Lollipop
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The K5 Plus runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop as a base, layered with Vibe UI. We’ve talked about Vibe UI at length in previous Lenovo reviews, so there’s nothing new to talk about. We’re not great fans of Vibe UI, with its cartoony icons and awful selection of wallpapers. There’s also a ton of bloatware on the device, including UC Browser, Evernote, Truecaller, Facebook, Flipkart, Myntra, ROUTE 66 Navigate, GameStore, Skype, WeChat, Tap the Frog HD and McAfee Security, to name a few. Fortunately, most of these apps can be uninstalled.
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Performance: patchy, in places CPU: Quad core, 1.5 GHz + Quad cor...GPU: Adreno 405RAM: 2 GBMemory: 16 GB + Up to 32 GBSIM Slots: Dual SIM , GSM+GSMBattery: 2750 mAH
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The Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 616 processor, paired with 2GB of RAM. On its own, the Snapdragon 616 is a reliable chipset, powering more premium devices like the Honor 5X, but we wish Lenovo had opted for a newer and more powerful processor like the Snapdragon 650. The K5 Plus sports a decent 16GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. A littke over 10GB is available to use out of the box.
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Verdict
The Lenovo K5 Plus is a decent smartphone. But in a market filled with so many options, decent doesn’t cut it, not by a long shot. At Rs 8,499, the K5 Plus sits in an odd price bracket. For less than Rs 7,000, you can get the very capable Coolpad Note 3 Lite (first impressions), which doesn’t feature a metal body or full HD display, but packs in a fingerprint sensor and 3GB of RAM, both great features at its price. Spend a little more, and you can get the formidable Xiaomi Redmi Note
- Sharp display
- Decent cameras
- Excellent audio quality
Pros
- Below average battery life
- Few lags in performance
- Back panel tends to get scratched easily
Cons
Design: piecemeal metal
Read MoreThe K5 Plus is equipped with a 13MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash, as well as a 5MP front shooter. The camera app is standard Vibe UI fare, with the shutter button, and shortcuts to access the video mode, gallery, shooting modes, front camera, flash, HDR, timer and settings scattered haphazardly around the viewfinder. The only shooting modes apart from HDR and Panorama are a range of filters you can apply in real time. Dig deeper into settings and you’ll find the usual suspects like white balance, scene modes, ISO, metering, etc.
Read MoreThe K5 Plus runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop as a base, layered with Vibe UI. We’ve talked about Vibe UI at length in previous Lenovo reviews, so there’s nothing new to talk about. We’re not great fans of Vibe UI, with its cartoony icons and awful selection of wallpapers. There’s also a ton of bloatware on the device, including UC Browser, Evernote, Truecaller, Facebook, Flipkart, Myntra, ROUTE 66 Navigate, GameStore, Skype, WeChat, Tap the Frog HD and McAfee Security, to name a few. Fortunately, most of these apps can be uninstalled.
Read MoreThe Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 616 processor, paired with 2GB of RAM. On its own, the Snapdragon 616 is a reliable chipset, powering more premium devices like the Honor 5X, but we wish Lenovo had opted for a newer and more powerful processor like the Snapdragon 650. The K5 Plus sports a decent 16GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. A littke over 10GB is available to use out of the box.
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Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 23, 2016 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Custom UI | VIBE UI |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939 |
| Processor | Octa core (1.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 405 |
| RAM | 2 GB / 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Geekbench3 Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 441 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 68.2 % |
| Screen Protection | No |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Battery
Camera On
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 142 mm |
| Width | 71 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 142 grams |
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Frame: Polycarbonate Back: Polycarbonate |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||
| OIS | No | |||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||
| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2750 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 15 Hours(3G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
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4G bands, 4G Speed
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4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.884 W/kg, Body: 0.947 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus User Reviews
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB RAM + 16 GB 3 GB RAM + 16 GB |
| Display | 5.0", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2750 mAh |
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus (2 GB + 16 GB) | ₹8,499 |
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus (3 GB + 16 GB) | ₹7,999 |
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