Lenovo K8 Note
#3442
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
#3445Category Breakdown
Lenovo K8 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
Performance
71.666.6
Camera
27.936.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.129.3
Build
76.277.8
Connectivity
50.854.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.041.0
Summary
- The Lenovo K8 Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the K8 Note is powered by a slightly faster MediaTek Helio X23 chipset with a 2.3 GHz CPU, compared to the Helio X20 at 2.1 GHz in the Redmi Note 4.
- The K8 Note has a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, while the Redmi Note 4 has a single 13 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the K8 Note at 4000 mAh and the Redmi Note 4 at 4100 mAh, though the K8 Note supports faster charging at 15W.
- Build quality is similar, featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the K8 Note is slightly heavier.
- Software-wise, the K8 Note runs Android 7.1.1 (upgradable to Oreo), while the Redmi Note 4 operates on Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, indicating a more updated experience on the K8 Note.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K8 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
For China
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 (~401 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)
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
CPU
Deca-core 2.3 GHz
Deca-core 2.1 GHz
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-T880 MP4
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (High), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive)
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)
13 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, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
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)
151 x 76 x 8.4 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
180 g
175 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, Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass