Lenovo Vibe K5

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Reviews for the Lenovo Vibe K5

Hands on: Lenovo K5 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Lenovo finds itself in a tricky position. Sure the K5 is a decent budget handset, but it's not a brand name people in the UK associate with mobiles. It's likely to be overlooked as people's eyes land on more familiar territory. Motorola and Samsung are safer bets.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/20/2016

72% Lenovo Vibe K5 Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Lenovo Vibe K5 is fairly impressive in terms of the camera it provides and the performance, and even presents decent battery life. The Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime is admittedly better, but the Vibe K5 is fairly recommendable, too.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 72%

Lenovo Vibe K5 review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
It means a removable battery, two SIM compartments and another dedicated microSD slot, all of those underneath a removable metal back cover. A pair of booming stereo speakers is another area where the K5 delivers above its pay grade. The K5 is about as dependable a photographic tool as you could expect for the money - good output when the light is right, less so in dim scenes. Video hasn't been fixed from when we reviewed the K5 Plus and its erratic focusing renders it unusable at times.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2016

70% Lenovo Vibe K5 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
You definitely don't get what you don't pay for, which in this case is performance. Of course you can buy a better product if you can spend even just a little more, but clearly Lenovo has identified a target audience and it's nice for everyone to have this option. The Vibe K5 makes sense if you're on a water-tight budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%

Lenovo K5
Source: Tech Smart Archive.org version
Getting your hands on an entry-level device that sports the screen, camera, battery and price tag of the Lenovo K5 is a rarity. Add to that, the device is solidly constructed, equally good at multitasking, and looks a little different from your run of the mill Android smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/27/2016

Affordable smartphone with metal design
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
All things considered, Lenovo Vibe K5 is a more affordable phone than its Plus version. At first sight you may notice several noteworthy differences but they aren’t that significant. Perhaps most users will not notice the difference in screen resolution – HD in the affordable version, and Full HD in the Plus smartphone. In both cases you have a 5-inch screen and an image that is detailed enough. This combined with an IPS panel can make one more than happy. The same goes for the mobile CPU which is also different but our tests proved that there is no significant variation in performance and exterior temperatures.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2016

Lenovo K5
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Lenovo K5 isn't really a phone to get excited about, but it's a solid lower-end device that I'm sure will get the job done. I'd recommend saving up a bit more cash and plumping for the Moto G, but that's not taking anything away from the K5. It's more important as a signal of intent from Lenovo which has, until now, had little presence in the UK phone market. Will this lead to a more high-powered device? I'd like to think so.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/18/2016

Hands on: Lenovo K5 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Lenovo finds itself in a tricky position. Sure the K5 is a decent budget handset, but it's not a brand name people in the UK associate with mobiles. It's likely to be overlooked as people's eyes land on more familiar territory. Motorola and Samsung are safer bets.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2016

Lenovo Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus Hands on
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
At MWC 2016 we had the opportunity to go hands on with the Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus, two new entry-level handsets from Lenovo, which were formally announced by Lenovo over the weekend. Priced under $200, what do Lenovo’s latest budget-friendly handsets bring to the tablet? Let’s take a quick look.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/23/2016

Lenovo Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus hands-on
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Thankfully, we took note and returned to Lenovo's booth for some hands-on time with the units. First things first - a quick specs rundown. Both models have a 5-inch display the difference being in the resolution - 720p for the basic one and 1080p for the Plus. Both LCD panels look perfectly adequate, although not exceptional in any way. Sharpness and colors seem good, but glare is perhaps a bit too much for our taste. Still, it might be the show floor lighting and we won't rush to any judgment.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/20/2016

Foreign Reviews

74% Lenovo Vibe K5 Review En Español (Video)
Source: Arturogoga ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 64% display: 82% mobility: 44% workmanship: 64%

Prueba Lenovo K5. Irrumpe en España con fuerza
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good display; beautiful design; quality speakers. Negative: Average cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/23/2016

64% Lenovo K5
Source: Esperienza Mobile IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 64% price: 70% performance: 65% display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 65%

Recensione Lenovo K5 by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2016
Rating: price: 90% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%

Recensione Lenovo K5, Android Dual Sim da 189 euro
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent speakers; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2016

71% Recenzja Lenovo K5
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 71% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 75%

81% Vibe K5'i enine boyuna inceledik
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 82% performance: 82%

70% Test: Prisvenlig Lenovo-mobil leverer varen
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 100% performance: 40% display: 70% mobility: 80%

64% Test: Lenovo K5
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/31/2016
Rating: Total score: 64%

مميزات و عيوب موبايل لينوفو كيه 5 نوت
Source: Reviewzat →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; long battery life; good display; decent hardware; good cameras and speakers. Negative: Sim and microSD are on the same slot; unsupport fast charge.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/10/2016

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Qualcomm Adreno 405: Integrated graphics card for ARM based SoCs. Depending on the used SoC the clock rate is around 500 MHz and features 48 unified shaders.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

415 MSM8929: Mid-range ARM-SoC with 8 CPU cores (64-Bit Cortex-A53 with up to 1.4 GHz)» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

5.00":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.

70.75%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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