Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-11-18 11:59:24, Updated date: 2020-04-15 20:52:26
Read a detailed review about how easy the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB can be carried and used, if the CPU is high and whether it is suited for multitasking. Over 2000 models can be easily compared and ranked.
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Aspect | Score |
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The ease of carrying around and portability | 88/100 |
Ease of taking it in and out | 79/100 |
Ease of handling usability | 57/100 |
Ease of typing in | 58/100 |
Ease of reading and handling | 74/100 |
Basic performance and process performance | 51/100 |
Multitasking performance | 90/100 |
General rating | 55.1/100 |
Summary of Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB performance and functions
The size and weight of the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB
The body of the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" is 70.9mm wide, 146.2mm long, and 9.8mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.45inch, and it weighs 160.0g. Its size is large compared to normal smart phones. While it may be slightly difficult to use with one hand, the screen is large and easy to see. I think this is a nice balance. It is recommended for those who want large screens instead of operating with one hand. It is quite heavy and not really suitable for operating with one hand.
Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB | Lenovo SoftBank 503LV | Lenovo S5 (2018) 128GB | |
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Color | Black/Gold/Rose Gold | Black | Midnight Black/Flame Red |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 70.9mm x 146.2mm x 9.8mm | 72.0mm x 143.0mm x 7.6mm | 73.5mm x 154.0mm x 7.8mm |
Weight | 160.0g | 144.0g | 155.0g |
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Display of the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1440. Compared to normal smart phones, its screen is relatively beautiful. It shows great images even when up close, such as when using it for VR.
Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB | Lenovo SoftBank 503LV | Lenovo S5 (2018) 128GB | |
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Display size | 5.45inch | 5.0inch | 5.7inch |
Display type | IPS LCD | TFT | IPS LCD |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 1440 | 720 x 1280 | 1080 x 2160 |
Pixel density | 295ppi | 293ppi | 423ppi |
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The battery life of the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" has a battery capacity of 4000.0mAh. Compared to normal smart phones, it has quite a high-capacity battery.
Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB | Lenovo SoftBank 503LV | Lenovo S5 (2018) 128GB | |
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Battery capacity | 4000.0mAh | 2250.0mAh | 3000.0mAh |
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The processing capability of the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" uses the Mediatek MT6739 CPU with 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB. CPU performance is slightly lower than standard smartphones. While it is perfectly suitable for searching the web and sending messages, people who use their smartphone for more demanding purposes will likely feel that its performance is subpar. In addition, it has slightly more memory, which is more than adequate for general use. Most games can probably be comfortably enjoyed. Although I feel it may be slightly inadequate for 3D games, overall, there is no problem.
Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB | Lenovo SoftBank 503LV | Lenovo S5 (2018) 128GB | |
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Chipset | Mediatek MT6739 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
CPU specs | 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 1.5GHz+1.2GHz×8(8.0-cores) | 2.0GHz×8(8.0-cores) |
RAM size | 3.0GB | 3.0GB | 4.0GB |
Storage size | 32.0GB | 32.0GB | 128.0GB |
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The camera of the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" has a back camera with 13.0MP. The front camera has 8.0MP. Its rear camera has slightly better performance compared to normal smart phones. While there are times when I feel it is lacking, it is able to take pictures with satisfactory quality almost all the time. The front camera performance is also roughly the same as a standard smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.
Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB | Lenovo SoftBank 503LV | Lenovo S5 (2018) 128GB | |
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Rear-camera resolution | 13.0MP | 8.0MP | 13.0MP |
Front-camera resolution | 8.0MP | 5.0MP | 16.0MP |
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Review of the product design of the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB
Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets
When deciding whether to buy an Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB around and put it away.
Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" is a size that can easily be held in one hand. Even when holding it along with other things such as a wallet, its size makes it difficult to drop accidentally.
Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket
It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.
Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.
Ease of getting it in and out of your bag
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.
Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling
It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.
Ease of grasping the phone in one hand
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.
The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" is a slightly heavy smart phone so using it with one hand for a short period doesn't cause any pain, however when used for long periods continuously it can hurt your hand. If you add a case and accessories it feels even heavier. It is preferable to use the phone with two hands and a proper case.
Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand
Even when used with one hand, the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" has a size which allows buttons on the edges of the display to be operated. However, people with small hands may lose their grip if they try to press the buttons at the edges.
The size of the buttons on the App
The buttons displayed on the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.
Ease of typing in letters using the flick function
Keys on the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.
Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion
If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.
The size of the letters and the ease of operation
Because the display of the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" is much larger than ordinary phones, characters are displayed quite large. Therefore, it is suitable for reading long bodies of text and exchanging long messages while doing research.
Ease of reading sentences
Since the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.
The beauty of the overal screen
The "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.
Ease of writing sentences
For the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.
Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?
Whether it be a phone call, mail, or during a chat, the "Lenovo A5 (2018) 32GB" provides smooth performance. Even when using the phone in demanding situations, you can use the phone comfortably since there will usually be no lag.
Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?
It is more than adequate for applications such as using social media—like Facebook and Instagram—and searching the Internet. Sometimes, though, it may feel a bit slow.
Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?
Even if you start multiple apps at the same time or switch between apps frequently, you will have smooth performance. It can be said that the performance is more than enough if you just do research and SNS.