Unveiled in August 2017, the Lenovo K8 Note is the latest iteration in the affordable K series of phones by its maker. It comes with solid specs, including dual rear cameras, a 10-core processor and powerful battery.
Where to Buy Lenovo K8 Note
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Lenovo K8 Note Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (267ppi)
- 2.3 Deca-core Mediatek Helio X23 CPU
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with 3GB / 4GB RAM
- 13MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
- 32GB or 64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 4G LTE (up to 300 Mbps download)
- 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
While this is not the most beautiful phone we have seen, its metal unibody design looks impressive. This one is built to withstand rugged handling. On the front is 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 that gives the Lenovo K8 Note a curvy feel and protects again scratches.
The display measures 5.5 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. With a pixel density of about 400 ppi, this one promises great wide angle viewing.
Camera
Among the headline features of the Lenovo K8 Note are the cameras. You will find a 13MP + 5MP combo on the rear. The second of these two works for depth sensing to enhance image quality. Features include dual LED flash and phase detection autofocus.
Lenovo K8 Note sports a 13MP front facing camera that will deliver high quality selfies. This gets support from an LED flash as well to deliver shots that will please.
Hardware and Software
With a deca-core MediaTek Helio X23 chipset in charge of affairs, the Lenovo K8 Note promises solid performance. The 2.3GHz CPU pairs with a Mali-T880 MP4 GPU and 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM.
Lenovo K8 Note is available in 32GB and 64GB storage variants. It boots Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system, which appears to be stock variant.
Other Specs and Features
The juice supplier is a 4,000mAh Li-Polymer battery. This supposedly lasts more than 24 hours of talk time on a charge. Lenovo K8 Note supports Turbo Charge fast charge technology that tops up the juicer faster.
There is a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. The 4G smartphone boasts Dolby Atmos technology that improves sound quality. Connectivity options available for the Lenovo K8 Note include Bluetooth 4.2, USB On-the-Go, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot functionality.
Pricing & Availability
Lenovo K8 Note is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the countries. Lenovo K8 Note price in Nigeria is expected to range from 75,000 Naira to 115,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Price in Kenya should start at around 13,500 KSh. Lenovo K8 Note Price in Ghana should start at around 500 GH₵.
Lenovo K8 Note Specs
Here are a few specs of the Lenovo K8 Note:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: 2.3GHz deca-core Processor (Mediatek Helio X23)
- GPU: ARM Mali-T880 MP4
- Memory: 3GB RAM or 4GB RAM
- Colours: Fine Gold, Venom Black
- Dimension: 154.5 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 180g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP + 5MP Dual Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Phase Detection autofocus, dual-LED Flash, Geo-tagging, HDR, Face Detection, Panaroma
- Front Camera: 13MP Camera, LED Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB or 64GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 300 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes microUSB 2.0, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: up to 25 hours
- Standby Time: up to 378 hours
