Lenovo K8
#4456
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
#4082Category Breakdown
Lenovo K8
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
Performance
68.760.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.129.3
Build
0.275.6
Connectivity
45.647.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.436.4
Summary
- The Lenovo K8 features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi 3x, with both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K8 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P20 chipset, while the Redmi 3x uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with the K8 having a higher clock speed but both having 32GB of storage.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both phones featuring a 13 MP rear camera, though the K8 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Redmi 3x.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi 3x at 4100 mAh versus the K8's 4000 mAh, but the K8 lacks fast charging capabilities.
- Build quality favors the Redmi 3x with its aluminum frame, while the K8 is primarily plastic.
- Lastly, the K8 runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, upgradable to Oreo, whereas the Redmi 3x operates on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with MIUI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K8
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
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)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED
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
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
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)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White/Gold
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass