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Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
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Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus

Released: 2016, February. Released 2016, AprilPrice: About 140 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
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 Plus
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsSilver, Gold
ModelsA6020a46, Vibe K5 Plus
Single5 MP, f/2.8
StatusDiscontinued
Weight142 g (5.01 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 998 (nominal), 2.473 (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
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, February. Released 2016, April
Announced2016, February. Released 2016, April
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)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 72dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 81dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 884Basemark X: 4863
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -93.8dB / Crosstalk -91.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 62h

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Overview

About Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (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 Plus 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 Plus?

The Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus 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 Plus run?

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