Lenovo K8 Note
#2978
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
#3786Category Breakdown
Lenovo K8 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Performance
63.957.9
Camera
42.442.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.557.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Fine Gold, Venom Black
Silver, Gray, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
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
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes