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Lenovo K3 Note#5241

Released: 2015

Lenovo K3 Note

Overall Score

28.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5241)28.6
Performance(#4734)56.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4381)49.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Lenovo K3 Note

Short Review

  • The Lenovo K3 Note features a plastic build with dimensions of 152.6 x 76.2 x 8 mm and a weight of 150g, available in Onyx Black, Pearl White, and Laser Yellow.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
  • Powered by a Mediatek MT6752 chipset with an octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T760MP2 GPU, the device delivers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
  • The rear camera is 13 MP with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves basic selfie needs.
  • The 3000mAh battery provides decent longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • Running on Android 5.2 Lollipop, it is upgradable to Android 6 Marshmallow, offering a relatively modern software experience for its time.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Lenovo K3 Note is a well-rounded smartphone with solid specifications for its release period.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Lenovo A7000 Turbo in India

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T760MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions152.6 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.01 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsOnyx Black, Pearl White, Laser Yellow
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, TD-SCDMA, LTE, TD-LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass