Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4584)56.4
Performance(#4192)60.3
Camera(#3789)42.4
Display(#3679)70.5
Battery(#5182)43.5
Build(#3851)70.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.6 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.01 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsOnyx Black, Pearl White, Laser Yellow
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 5.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes