Lenovo K4 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Meizu m1 Metal: specs comparison
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.
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| Lenovo K4 Note | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 | Meizu Blue Charm Metal |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6.05 x 3.01 x 0.36 inches 153.7 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm |
5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm |
5.93 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches 150.7 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.64 oz (160.0 g) | 5.78 oz (164.0 g) | 5.71 oz (162.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | Back: Metal | Back: Metal |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Features | ||
| Touch sensitive control keys | Notification light | |
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black | Gold, Gray, Silver | Black, Pink, Blue, White, Gold |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 70.98 % | 73.15 % | 73.64 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 450 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | ||
| Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek MT6753 | MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795 | MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795 |
| Processor | ||
| Octa-core 1500 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ||
| Mali-T720 MP3 | PowerVR G6200 | PowerVR G6200 |
| RAM | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 16GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB |
| OS | ||
| Android (5.1 Lollipop) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), Xiaomi MI UI | Android, Meizu Flyme UI |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh | 3140 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Ion | Li - Ion | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 13 MP (PDAF) | 13 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 | 13 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 |
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| Yes Video calling | 1920x1080 (Full HD) Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing |
Yes Video calling |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP | 5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot |
802.11 b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct |
802.11 b,g,n,ac,dual-band |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gesture | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) |
| Other | ||
| NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Atmos | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share | ||
| Radio | ||
| FM | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900) | |
| 4G (TDD) | ||
| Bands 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA | LTE, HSPA, HSUPA | LTE, UMTS |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM type | ||
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Micro SIM |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
| Measured SAR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Head: 0.84 W/kg Body: 0.71 W/kg |
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Buyers information
| MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|
| $ 180 | $ 171 | |
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2016 | Nov 24, 2015 | Oct 21, 2015 |
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