Lenovo K8 Note
#2978
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
#2981Category Breakdown
Lenovo K8 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
Performance
63.963.9
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.559.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 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, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Fine Gold, Venom Black
Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
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