The Indian smartphone market is obsessed with two key specs these days: Dual-rear camera and
stock android. Xiaomi, Nokia and Lenovo tried to cash-in on the trend by launching a range of high-specced Android smartphones with the same combination recently. Before the Xiaomi Mi A1 hogged all the limelight with the Android One affiliation, Lenovo was one of the first companies to ditch its custom Vibe UI in favour of stock Android, when it launched it Lenovo K8 Note smartphone in August.
In terms of specifications, the Lenovo K8 Note checks all the boxes for a worthy entry-level mid-range Android smartphone. It boasts a 5.5-inch full HD display, runs Android Nougat 7.1.1 out-of-the-box, is powered by a 64-bit 2.3GHz MediaTek deca-core Helio X23 processor coupled with 3GB/4GB of RAM and a 4,000mAh battery. It also has dual-rear camera on the back. The setup consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor along with a LED flash. For selfie lovers, it has a 13-megapixel front-facing camera.
But, just because the phone’s top-end specifications look good on paper also mean it is the right smartphone for you? I have been using the Lenovo K8 Note (4GB RAM variant) as my primary smartphone for almost a month. Here are my key takeaways.
Design
I have talked about the phone’s design in length in my first impressions of the smartphone. To recap, it sports a metal body, and follows a standard design philosophy most brands use for budget Android smartphones. Excluding its dual-rear camera setup, the Lenovo K8 Note does not really stand out in the crowd.
Compared to the likes of Nokia 6 and Xiaomi A1, the Lenovo K8 does feel run-of-the-mill, at least when it comes to looks. Minor elements such as the protruding camera on the back and non-backlit capacitive touch buttons on the front leave much to be desired. Perhaps, I have been spoilt by the superior design of the Nokia 6 and Xiaomi Mi A1.
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