Xiaomi just announced Redmi Note 2, it latest mid-range Android phone in China. The smartphone is priced around $125 but it is capable of challenging even high-end devices having price tag of $500. The powerful processor and 2GB of RAM makes the handset to be on top at that price segment. It is the first Xiaomi device to run on MIUI 7 out of the box.
In this post we will compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 with Lenovo K3 Note. Let’s see which device is better at the end.
Display and Storage:
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Lenovo K3 Note has similar 5.5-inch Full HD display with screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Coming to storage, both the devices has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The Redmi Note 2 is not equipped with microSD card slot while there is a card slot for K3 Note which lets you expand up to 32GB.
Processor and Software:
The Redmi Note 2 is powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor and runs on MIUI 7 on top of Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. On the other hands, the K3 Note includes a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. Both the handset has dual SIM support.
Cameras and Connectivity:
On the line of cameras, both of them sports a 13MP rear facing camera and 5MP front facing camera and includes connectivity like WiFi, 4G, GPS, and Bluetooth. The Redmi Note 2 measures 152 x 76 x 8.25mm; weighs 160 grams and has 3060mAh battery. The K3 Note has dimensions of 152.6 x 76.2 x 8mm; weighs 150 grams and packs with 2900mAh of battery capacity.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Vs Lenovo K3 Note
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 | Lenovo K3 Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5-inch dsiplay | 5.5-inch dsiplay |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio X10, octa-core at 2GHz | MediaTek MT6752, octa-core at 1.7GHz |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Software | Android 5.0 (MIUI 7) | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| SIM Type | Dual (Micro) | Dual (Micro) |
| Internal Storage | 16GB | 16GB |
| MicroSD card support | No | Yes, up to 32GB |
| Primary camera | 13-megapixels | 13-megapixels |
| Secondary Camera | 5-megapixels | 5-megapixels |
| WiFi | 802.11 ac/b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Other Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 4G | Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, 4G |
| Dimensions | 152 x 76 x 8.25mm | 152.6 x 76.2 x 8mm |
| Weight | 160 grams | 150 grams |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 2900 mAh |
| Release Date | August, 2015 | March, 2015 |
| Price | CNY 899 (approx. Rs. 9000) | Rs. 9,999 |
Conclusion:
Both the mid-range devices share plenty of similar specifications. But Redmi Note 2 with MIUI 7 looks better than Lenovo K3 Note.
