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Lenovo K4 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Meizu m1 Metal: specs comparison

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Jan 05, 2016, 2:18 PM

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Lenovo K4 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Meizu m1 Metal: specs comparison

While CES 2016 is in full swing, a quiet launch by Lenovo brought the K4 Note to the world. The Lenovo K4 Note is a 5.5-inch phablet that is the successor to the K3 Note, a device known for the value it brings for an extremely low budget. The K4 Note, as the successor, shares the same DNA of affordability, but adds a focus on sound quality with powerful dual front-firing speakers. And while the Lenovo K4 Note might never make it to Western shores, it could still shape up to be an important device on a global scene hungry for affordable devices.

So in that context, how does it compare against two of its biggest rivals: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Meizu m1 Metal? We take a look at the specs one by one to find the similarities and make out the differences.

A battle of affordable 5.5 inchers

First, though, let's talk about design as the K4 Note seems to put the focus on speaker quality rather than looks per se. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Meizu m1 Metal won their popularity largely because of their offer of an affordable device with a metal build in a world of plastic devices. The K4 Note obviously is not on the same level.

The other signature feature of the Redmi and the Meizu is the fact that they both include fingerprint scanners for better security. The Lenovo K4 Note matches them on this aspect with a finger reader of its own, located on the back of the phone.

The rest is all about experience, but a run-down the specs will help you make up your minds better and that's what we give you right below.

Display

Size

5.5-inch

Technology

LCD

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body

73.64 %

73.15 %

70.98 %

Peak brightness

450 cd/m2 (nit)

Features

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip

MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795

MediaTek MT6753

Processor

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Octa-core, 1500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

GPU

PowerVR G6200

Mali-T720 MP3

RAM

2GB (LPDDR3)

3GB (LPDDR3)

Internal storage

32GB

16GB

Android, Meizu Flyme UI

Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), Xiaomi MI UI

Android (5.1 Lollipop)

Battery

Capacity

3140 mAh

4000 mAh

3300 mAh

Talk time

22.00 hours

Stand-by time

11.0 days (265 hours)

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Main camera

13 MP (Features: PDAF)

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.2

Video recording

Yes

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Yes

Features

Video calling

Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing

Video calling

Front

5 MP

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions

5.93 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches
(150.7 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm)

5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches
(150 x 76 x 8.65 mm)

6.05 x 3.01 x 0.36 inches
(153.7 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm)

Weight

5.71 oz (162.0 g)

5.78 oz (164.0 g)

5.64 oz (160.0 g)

Materials

Back: Metal

Back: Plastic

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Notification light

Touch sensitive control keys

Buyers information

Price

$ 171

$ 180

See the full Meizu Blue Charm Metal vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo K4 Note specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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Lenovo K4 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Meizu m1 Metal: specs comparison

A battle of affordable 5.5 inchers

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