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Lenovo Vibe K5
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Lenovo Vibe K5

Released: 2016, February 21. Released 2016, June 13Price: About 120 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
BuildGlass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelLenovo Vibe K5
PriceAbout 120 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsChampagne Gold, Platinum Silver
ModelsA6020a40, A6020a41, A6020l36, A6020l37
Single5 MP, f/2.8
StatusDiscontinued
Weight142 g (5.01 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 804 (nominal), 2.459 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, February 21. Released 2016, June 13
Announced2016, February 21. Released 2016, June 13
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142 x 71 x 8 mm (5.59 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 789Basemark X: 4263
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -90.0dB / Crosstalk -91.5dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 64h

Lenovo Vibe K5 Overview

About Lenovo Vibe K5 Lenovo Vibe K5 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Lenovo Vibe K5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Lenovo Vibe K5 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Lenovo Vibe K5?

The Lenovo Vibe K5 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Lenovo Vibe K5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Lenovo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Lenovo Vibe K5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo Vibe K5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo Vibe K5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo Vibe K5.