Lenovo K8
#4456
Lenovo P70
#5366Category Breakdown
Lenovo K8
Lenovo P70
Performance
68.756.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.641.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.428.2
Summary
- The Lenovo K8 features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Lenovo P70, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the P70 offering ~294 ppi versus K8's ~282 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the K8 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 chipset, while the P70 uses the older MT6752, resulting in better processing capabilities for the K8.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the K8 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the P70's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4000 mAh, but the K8 runs on a newer Android 7.1.1 (upgradable to 8.0) versus the P70's Android 4.4, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the K8 being slightly heavier at 165g and larger in dimensions than the P70, which weighs 149g and has a more compact form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K8
Lenovo P70
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880MP2
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.9 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.82 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
142 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Gold
Midnight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
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 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity