Lenovo today has launched its K series smartphone, K8 Note in India. While we were waiting for the K7 Note, Lenovo came up with the K8 Note a 10-core processor and dual cameras on the back. The company is teasing the launch with the hashtag #KillerNote offering killer specifications. We can’t wait to see how the K8 Note tackles the competition. We have shared the hands-on with Lenovo K8 Note, have a look at it.
Lenovo K8 Note Specifications
Display: 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display (1920 x 1080 pixels resolution), 2.5D curved glass, Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Software: Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Protection: Water Repellent (P2i nano coating)
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, on the back
CPU: Up to 2.3 GHz deca-core processor, 20nm MediaTek Helio X23 SoC, 64-bit
GPU: Mali-T880 MP4
Memory: 3 GB or 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage: 3 GB or 64 GB eMMC internal storage, Expands up to 128 GB via MicroSD card (Dedicated Slot)
Rear Camera: Dual Cameras 13 MP + 5 MP, dual-tone LED flash, 1080p video @30fps
Front Camera: 13 MP, LED Flash, 1080p video @30fps
Connectivity: Micro USB port, 3.5 mm port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Others: Dolby Atmos Audio, 15W Turbo charger
Cellular: 4G network, VoLTE-enabled, 2x nano SIM (GSM)
Battery: 4,000 mAh (non-removable), Turbo Charge technology
Price: ₹12,999 for 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Storage | ₹13,999 for 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage
Lenovo K8 Note is the successor to the Lenovo K6 Note which we witnessed last year. Wrapped in an aluminum body, the K8 Note is sized 5.5-inch along with a full HD IPS panel with for TheatreMax. The display covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and oleophobic coated which means you no longer have to wipe your fingerprints every time. The overall feel of the phone is decent.
A major hit in the K series is the elimination of the Vibe UI replacing it with the stock Android interface. Lenovo K8 Note is the first K series smartphone to come with a stock user interface. That means no bloatware, no heavy skins, and themes, no other fuss that people experienced in the past Vibe UI devices. Lenovo K8 Note runs on the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat with 5th July 2017 security patches. It is upgradable to Android O as well. It seems Lenovo has taken the lead in the software department, great move.
For the specifications, the Lenovo K8 Note is backed up with a powerful 10-core processor from MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797) SoC clocked up to 2.3 GHz. Furthermore, it has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage along with a Mali-T880 MP4 GPU. This is the first device to utilize the MediaTek Helio X23 chip. The chip is powerful enough to play the latest games smoothly. The top variant comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage option with a price of ₹13,999 whereas the base one comes with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage at a price of ₹12,999. All these are powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery with Turbo charge technology.
Software: Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Protection: Water Repellent (P2i nano coating)
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, on the back
CPU: Up to 2.3 GHz deca-core processor, 20nm MediaTek Helio X23 SoC, 64-bit
GPU: Mali-T880 MP4
Memory: 3 GB or 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage: 3 GB or 64 GB eMMC internal storage, Expands up to 128 GB via MicroSD card (Dedicated Slot)
Rear Camera: Dual Cameras 13 MP + 5 MP, dual-tone LED flash, 1080p video @30fps
Front Camera: 13 MP, LED Flash, 1080p video @30fps
Connectivity: Micro USB port, 3.5 mm port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Others: Dolby Atmos Audio, 15W Turbo charger
Cellular: 4G network, VoLTE-enabled, 2x nano SIM (GSM)
Battery: 4,000 mAh (non-removable), Turbo Charge technology
Price: ₹12,999 for 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Storage | ₹13,999 for 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage
Lenovo K8 Note is the successor to the Lenovo K6 Note which we witnessed last year. Wrapped in an aluminum body, the K8 Note is sized 5.5-inch along with a full HD IPS panel with for TheatreMax. The display covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and oleophobic coated which means you no longer have to wipe your fingerprints every time. The overall feel of the phone is decent.
A major hit in the K series is the elimination of the Vibe UI replacing it with the stock Android interface. Lenovo K8 Note is the first K series smartphone to come with a stock user interface. That means no bloatware, no heavy skins, and themes, no other fuss that people experienced in the past Vibe UI devices. Lenovo K8 Note runs on the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat with 5th July 2017 security patches. It is upgradable to Android O as well. It seems Lenovo has taken the lead in the software department, great move.
For the specifications, the Lenovo K8 Note is backed up with a powerful 10-core processor from MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797) SoC clocked up to 2.3 GHz. Furthermore, it has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage along with a Mali-T880 MP4 GPU. This is the first device to utilize the MediaTek Helio X23 chip. The chip is powerful enough to play the latest games smoothly. The top variant comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage option with a price of ₹13,999 whereas the base one comes with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage at a price of ₹12,999. All these are powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery with Turbo charge technology.
On the camera side, the Lenovo K8 Note uses a dual camera instead of one. One of the key highlights of the smartphone is the camera. The rear side holds two cameras, one 13 MP and the other being 5 MP camera with dual-tone LED flash. It captures images with depth of field effects which can be refocussed even later.
On the front side, there is a 13 MP camera with again an LED flash. It comes with a Professional mode for people who love to tweak the selfie camera. The camera interface is stock and all you get is the basic camera features, however, the company said they will be adding a few more features to the camera in the upcoming updates.
On the front side, there is a 13 MP camera with again an LED flash. It comes with a Professional mode for people who love to tweak the selfie camera. The camera interface is stock and all you get is the basic camera features, however, the company said they will be adding a few more features to the camera in the upcoming updates.
Lenovo has added a special key that lets you control the music. Long press will Play/Pause, double press will forward and tripple press will do rewind. The special key can also be used to assign any app or a task such as taking screenshots or opening Facebook/WhatsApp in one shot.
Moreover, there is a dedicated MicroSD slot with dual SIM options, so you no longer need to replace MicroSD with SIM cards or vice versa. It supports 4G network with VoLTE calling. The bottom has Micro USB port, loudspeakers with support for Dolby Atmos, microphone while the top has a 3.5 mm port for earphones.
Moreover, there is a dedicated MicroSD slot with dual SIM options, so you no longer need to replace MicroSD with SIM cards or vice versa. It supports 4G network with VoLTE calling. The bottom has Micro USB port, loudspeakers with support for Dolby Atmos, microphone while the top has a 3.5 mm port for earphones.
Lenovo has added a special key that lets you control the music. Long press will Play/Pause, double press will forward and tripple press will do rewind. The special key can also be used to assign any app or a task such as taking screenshots or opening Facebook/WhatsApp in one shot.
Moreover, there is a dedicated MicroSD slot with dual SIM options, so you no longer need to replace MicroSD with SIM cards or vice versa. It supports 4G network with VoLTE calling. The bottom has Micro USB port, loudspeakers with support for Dolby Atmos, microphone while the top has a 3.5 mm port for earphones.
Moreover, there is a dedicated MicroSD slot with dual SIM options, so you no longer need to replace MicroSD with SIM cards or vice versa. It supports 4G network with VoLTE calling. The bottom has Micro USB port, loudspeakers with support for Dolby Atmos, microphone while the top has a 3.5 mm port for earphones.
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