Lenovo K5 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Lenovo K5 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Lenovo K5 2018Lenovo K5 2018China · 3GB · 32GB
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J320F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Lenovo K5 2018
Lenovo K5 2018
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J320F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.0 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
5.2
58 reviews

Technical specifications of the Lenovo K5 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

Specs Lenovo K5 2018 prices Lenovo K5 2018
China · 3GB · 32GB 		Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) price compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J320F
Inches 5.7" 5"
Resolution HD+ HD
Usable surface 75% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
153.8 mm
7.8 mm 		71.0 mm
142.3 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 138 g
Micro MT6750
Octa-Core 		SC9830
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 45.658
v? 		22.426
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
8 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Lenovo Samsung
Aliases -- SM-J320F/DS, J320F/DS, SM-J320FN, J320FN

Release Date
Release date March 2018,
6 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Lenovo K5 2018
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Lenovo K5 2018
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Size
72.7 mm • 153.8 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 142.3 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 138 g
Usable surface 75 % 68 %
Materials Metal Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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5.8
Is it comfortable?
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7.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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6.5
Number of reviews
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58 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6750V Spreadtrum SC9830A
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 ARM Mali-400 MP2

RAM
RAM 3 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
45.658
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 5% of devices
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22.426
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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5.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
5.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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3.5
Number of reviews
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58 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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5.2
Quality of nighttime photos
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2.7
Quality of selfies
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4.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.8
Number of reviews
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58 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.477 W/Kg on head
0.425 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.167 W/Kg on head
1.125 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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7.5
Quality of the GPS
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6.7
And the WiFi?
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6.7
Number of reviews
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58 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 49%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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58 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 40%
    Never
  • 32%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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58 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 75 --