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.

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.