Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Review

While Lenovo has been producing cell phones for at some point now, it was a year ago that the organization turned into a prominent name among masses with its spending gadgets. What especially got everybody's consideration was the K3 Note. The organization immediately discharged its successor as well. The Vibe K4 Note is an incremental redesign. The K4 Note got as much hero worship as its antecedent, inferable from the clever specs sheet. On paper the gadget is superb, thus we took it for a turn in our labs to see whether it has enough meat to stay aware of the buildup.


Construct and Design

The K4 Note includes a thrilling outline, contrasted with its ancestor. The outline went for better ergonomics guaranteed a firm hold. Indeed, we very loved the looks. The organization boasted of a metal body amid the dispatch, however the gadget appears to get just a metal edge and the rest is all plastic. That doesn't mean the gadget looks modest, rather we cherished the looks. Be that as it may, we question we'd say the same in regards to its construct quality.

The front side gazes back at you with a 5.5-inch show, like what we'd found in the K3 Note. Stereo speakers take position above and in addition beneath the show, and you will likewise discover three touch catches that don't light up. At that point there's a front camera and a warning LED on the upper right corner. The correct edge demonstrates the power and volume catches, upper edge has sound jack, bring down edge gets the microUSB opening and the left edge is smooth sans any catches or spaces.

Turn the gadget around and you will locate the back snapper and directly beneath it is the unique finger impression sensor. The removable plastic back shows two SIM openings and a microSD card space. The gadget dosen't feel massive at 156 grams (on account of the plastic) and measures 153.6 x 76.5 x 9.2 mm measurements. The organization has packaged a back cover, again shoddy plasticky, however you won't discover any packaged earphones. Not at all like the 5.5-inch handsets we must invest energy with of late, the K4 Note offers better one hand utilize. Likewise, as far as looks and manufacture quality, it appears to be superior to the as of late inspected 5.5-inch Coolpad Note 3 that falls in a comparative value section.

Highlights

The Lenovo K4 Note has kept up the same 5.5-inch full high definition show as its ancestor, with a pixel thickness that goes up to 401ppi. It gets a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The double SIM gadget underpins 4G and comes fueled by an octa-center Mediatek MT6753 processor timed at 1.3GHz, and combined with 3GB random access memory. We have a unit with 16GB installed stockpiling, out of which generally around 9GB was accessible for utilize. In any case, the expandable opening backings up to 128GB to guarantee you get the gadget stacked with every one of your information.

It runs Android Lollipop alongside a layer of the organization's Vibe UI to finish everything. The gadget gets a 13MP back snapper and a 5MP forward looking camera. The organization likewise incorporates unique finger impression scanner, influencing it to fall among the modest bunch of gadgets embracing the element in this value run. We incline toward this situation of the sensor, which is simply underneath the back camera module, making it simpler to open utilizing the pointer. The network alternatives incorporate Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G with NFC and A-GPS. At long last, a 3300mAh battery finishes the bundle.

Show

The Vibe K4 Note wears a 5.5-inch show with Full high definition determination, much the same as the K3. The organization had touted it to be an executioner show with 1000: 1 differentiate proportion, 450 Nits splendor, client controlled shading balance and a layer of Gorilla Glass 3.

There is no apparent change in the show that would recognize it from some other 5.5-inch gadgets with Full higher definition show. Be that as it may, the review understanding and show quality appeared to be great, and there is not a lot to grumble about. The show is splendid and duplicates clear hues, guaranteeing decipherability even in brilliant outside. We had taken to perusing a couple of fast ebooks, and it was a significant decent affair, be it while going in splendid light or in diminish light just before hitting the bed.

Dive somewhat more profound into the settings and you will find that Lenovo gives you a chance to change the shine by offering a few survey modes, contingent on the lighting conditions.

Programming

The K4 Note runs rather more seasoned Android 5.1 Lollipop with a layer of the Vibe user interface to finish everything. Following in the means of most its kindred Chinese sellers, there is no devoted application cabinet and applications are strewn crosswise over pages. In any case, it gives you the alternative of an Android launcher that offers an application cabinet. Adding to it, there are some perfect subjects to look over the Theme Center.

The client encounter is truly smooth and liquid. What may irritate you is the abundant bloatware display. It incorporates some applications like Amazon Shopping (however, we adore this one), Shareit, Skype et cetera, that you won't have the capacity to uninstall. Like other Chinese merchants, the warnings segment has been spruced up for more helpful easy routes. In addition, you can choose which alternate ways you need to see in the warnings bar. It incorporates a choice called Secure zone that enables you to set certain applications in the protected zone that can be gotten to just with an alternate stick/secret key. You can likewise pick an untouched onscreen catch that gives you a chance to switch with between secure zone and open zone.

Some other convenient highlights incorporate stacking camera by double tapping the volume catch notwithstanding when the screen is off, twofold tap the screen to light a bolted screen, flip the gadget to put it to rest and a coasting catch that gives snappy access to multitasking choices.

Lenovo likewise includes a Companion application that gives you a chance to check for the most recent programming refreshes and furthermore offers access to group discussions. In addition, there is a Diagnostics area that lets assists with equipment tests (these are snappy tests to check if your speaker, headset, mic and so forth are utilitarian) and furthermore gives all of you data about System and Apps.

Under Settings, you will likewise discover a Notifications segment that gives you a chance to control what you need to see, alongside application notice administration to control warnings for each application.

Camera

The gadget comes outfitted with a 13MP back shooter and a forward looking 5MP snapper The camera is equipped for taking some flawless shots outside in splendid light. They ended up being sharp and definite generally times.

In low light and encompassing light, the photographs appeared somewhat uproarious. For universally useful, it is comparable to others in the value run, however in the event that you are a photograph aficionado, a few bits could be disapointing. The forward looking camera might be the standard 5MP that we see nowadays, yet completed an extraordinary activity at selfies in brilliant indoor setting. There are some different choices like controlling the brilliance, setting a clock et cetera. The gadget accompanies 1080p video shooting ability for the two cameras.

Going to the in-constructed camera application, it is more or less basic. You get a camera flip and snappy access to HDR. In addition, there is streak and a menu catch that takes you to Panorama and Effects. Under impacts, you will discover a few channels.

Investigate a portion of the camera tests beneath:

Note: Images have been resized beneath. To see the high determination pictures please tap on the pictures. Then again, you can likewise look at the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note collection on Flickr.

Execution

The Mediatek MT6753 processor combined with 3GB random access memory completes a great job at keeping up a smooth and liquid UI. We found the gadget capable at multitasking as it could stack picture overwhelming sites, while exchanging amongst applications and tabs. Be that as it may, run a couple of applications for quite a while and the gadget begins warming up. Be that as it may, it never felt excessively awkward, making it impossible to hold. Be that as it may, we didnt run any overwhelming diversions, and adhered to the standard easygoing issue with Angry Birds and Temple Run. The gadget was smooth constantly, however we saw that it makes a stride back when exchanging between applications on occasion.

Presently, going to a portion of the fundamental capacities, the call quality is great. We could make and react to calls even in swarmed transports. Another prominent component is the sound, which is sufficient to fill a medium-sized room. Truth be told, when we took a stab at spilling a similar melody from a similar source on the K4 Note and on a sub-Rs 24,999 gadget, the K4 Note appeared to be better by a mile. The gadget handles 720p and 1080p vieos great as well.

At last, one of the USPs of the gadget is the unique finger impression scanner. It took a couple of moments to setup and worked flawlessly well each time we opened the gadget utilizing it.

Battery

On a full charge, we could without much of a stretch press during a time in the wake of surfing the web, browsing messages, steaming music on Gaana and some web-based social networking combined with visit Whatsapp. What's more, our battery test will additionally vouch for it that demonstrated an incredible 8 hours and 44 minutes in the outcomes. Lenovo includes some convenient Battery saver modes as well.

Decision and Price in India

Lenovo keeps on awing with the Vibe K4 Note. Right off the bat, the value purpose of Rs 11,999 and the specs that it includes completely knock your socks off, at any rate when it was propelled toward the beginning of January. It has a decent show, unique finger impression scanner and conveys brilliant execution in general.

While there is a considerable measure to love, there are additionally a couple of hiccups with regards to the gadget. The camera and fabricate quality could have been something more. The product seems more gimmicky, however as we've seen it at long last relies on what the client inclines toward convenient and it is pleasant to see Lenovo incorporate a nearly stock-like UI alternative.

This doesn't mean, the organization manages the perch in this value section. One of its greatest rivals is the Le Eco 1s that is valued Rs 1,000 less. Passing by the benchmarks, the LeEco 1s appears to be better situated. Also, so is the latest Xiaomi contestant Redmi Note 3 that comes at a comparative cost and has a metal body and a much capable chipset.

Thus, in the event that you are searching for gadget in this value go and incline toward a gadget from a prepared OEM instead of a moderately more up to date participant then the K4 Note possesses all the necessary qualities without flaw. With everything taken into account, the Lenovo K4 Note is an incredible alternative, yet there is no denying that it faces solid rivalry in the spending section.