Lenovo K8 Note
#3442
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
#3729Category Breakdown
Lenovo K8 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Performance
71.660.9
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.129.1
Build
76.294.9
Connectivity
50.855.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.038.9
Summary
- The Lenovo K8 Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, though the Redmi Note 3 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K8 Note is powered by a deca-core Mediatek Helio X23, while the Redmi Note 3 uses a hexa-core Snapdragon 650, with the K8 Note offering more RAM options.
- The camera on the K8 Note includes a dual rear setup with a 13 MP main sensor, whereas the Redmi Note 3 has a 16 MP rear camera, providing potentially better image quality.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the K8 Note at 4000 mAh and the Redmi Note 3 at 4050 mAh, but the K8 Note supports faster charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both having a glass front and aluminum back, though the K8 Note is slightly heavier.
- Lastly, the K8 Note runs on a more recent version of Android, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K8 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
General
Release Date
2017
2016, March 03
Announced
2017
2016, January 14
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6797D Helio X23 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Deca-core 2.3 GHz
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard version), 32GB 3GB RAM (High/Special version)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.5 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.08 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
180 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Fine Gold, Venom Black
Silver, Gray, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass