HIGHLIGHTSThe Lenovo Vibe K5 is a more affordable version of the Vibe K5 PlusIt has a slower processor and lower-resolution screenThe camera and battery life are highlights of the Vibe K5.! Look: -The new Vibe K5 looks pretty much identical to its sibling, the K5 Plus. It has exactly the same style and is available in the same three colours: silver, gold, and grey.! Specifications and softwareThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 SoC is quite a step down from the Snapdragon 616 in the Vibe K5 Plus. The screen resolution is also a step down, from 1080p to 720p. However, most other things are exactly the same across both models. There’s still 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage plus microSD card support. You get 4G support on either SIM, plus Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1. The rear camera resolution is 13 megapixels and the front camera can take 5-megapixel shots.The battery has the same 2750mAh capacity and it should actually last a bit longer on this phone thanks to the less demanding screen and processor. We pointed out in our review of the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus that it lacked things that some of its competition offers such as a fingerprint sensor or an Infrared emitter, and while this model doesn’t have them either, it isn’t as big a deal considering the price difference.You get Android 5.1.1 running a custom skin by Lenovo called VibeUI, which isn’t very different from stock Android. It’s neat and clean with everything where you’d expect it to be. We noted with the Vibe K5 Plus that there was no dedicated app drawer, but this phone does have one. It’s possible that Lenovo added this functionality in an update due to feedback.Just like with the Vibe K5 Plus, the capacitive Recents button on the front panel has actually been mapped to the deprecated Android menu function, which is only relevant on Lenovo’s custom homescreen now and serves no other purpose. You have to long-press this button to see the app switcher.PerformanceWhile probably good enough for most people’s casual usage, we found the Vibe K5 just a bit sluggish. There were momentary delays when launching apps, pulling up menus, and just generally getting things done. The display has poor viewing angles, taking on a definite tint when you aren’t looking at it head-on. Brightness and colours are okay, and you won’t find any fault with the 720x1280 resolution at this screen size. The rear-firing speakers can get really loud. While distortion isn’t too bad, the overall quality is just about bearable for casual listening.The rear camera is actually not bad, if you’re willing to take shots slow and steady. Focus locking isn’t instantaneous but at least it’s reliable. Details on plants and metallic objects alike came out looking quite nice, even in overcast outdoor conditions. We even managed to get some excellent depth-of-field effects. The main problem was objects in motion, such as cars. Nighttime shots depended heavily on the amount of light around us. This camera definitely can’t pick out the same level of detail in the dark that more expensive ones can, but even a streetlamp should cast enough light for a usable shot. Videos came out alright, and selfies with the front camera are also decent enough.Finally, battery life was a pleasant surprise, at 8 hours, 33 minutes. This isn’t spectacular, but it reflects the low-power screen and processor in the phone. We were able to get through a day and a half without needing to recharge, but that was without playing games or watching videos.Best phone for this price!