From the past couple of months, every smartphone now and then in the budget segment supports Indian 4G LTE networks. Lenovo was one of the first Chinese vendors to introduce highly affordable 4G LTE-enabled smartphone, the A6000, priced below Rs 10,000. Soon after, the company launched the Lenovo K3 Note, which is a high-end offering in the same price range. After the 4G devices started getting popular, more manufacturers started launching budget 4G phones. Huawei’s sub-brand Honor also joined the segment, and launched quite a few budget 4G phones including the Honor 4X.
If you are looking to buy an affordable 4G LTE-enabled Android smartphone with high-end features, the Lenovo K3 Note and Honor 4X are among the best offerings. Let’s compare their specifications to find out how they stand against each other.
Lenovo K3 Note Vs Honor 4X: the budget 4G smartphones
Design
In terms of design, the Lenovo K3 Note and Honor 4X offer almost similar plastic builds. The K3 Note tips the scale at 8mm and weighs 150 grams. The phone is considerably slim, and comes with almost minimal bezels around the display. The Honor 4X on the other hand is made out of premium quality plastic, and comes with a textured back, which offers better gripping and is easy on eyes too. The 4X is a bit bulky than the K3 Note, as it measures 8.6mm around the waist and weighs 165 grams.
Display and OS
The Lenovo K3 Note and Honor 4X, both are flagship size offerings. They come with large 5.5-inch IPS LCD displays. However, the K3 Note has a full HD screen panel with a pixel density of 401ppi, while the Honor 4X only boasts an HD display with a pixel density of 267ppi. Overall, the K3 Note offers better media viewing experience than the Honor 4X. Software-wise, the Honor 4X runs Android 4.4 KitKat, and is yet to receive the Android Lollipop update. The K3 Note on the other hand offers the latest software experience thanks to Android Lollipop.
Configuration
The Honor 4X is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, aided by an Adreno 306 GPU. The K3 Note on the other hand utilises a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor, coupled with a Mali T760 MP2 GPU. Both smartphones come with 2GB of RAM. Overall, the K3 Note offers better performance than the Honor 4X. On the storage-front, the Honor 4X houses 8GB of internal memory, while the Lenovo K3 Note offers higher 16GB of flash storage. Both are equipped with microSD card slots, which support memory cards up to 32GB in size.
Camera
Camera features of the K3 Note and Honor 4X are similar. They offer 13MP autofocus rear cameras with full HD video recording support, and 5MP front shooters for selfies and video calling. The K3 Note offers better pictures in the low light conditions than the 4X, thanks to the dual-LED flash at the back.
Connectivity and Battery
In terms of connectivity, the K3 Note and Honor 4X offer similar features including Indian 4G LTE bands support, dual-SIM slots, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot/ Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB OTG, micro-USB 2.0, and A-GPS. The K3 Note is fuelled by a 2,900mAh battery, while the Honor 4X is backed by a slightly beefier 3,000mAh unit.
Conclusion
The Honor 4X is an excellent affordable 4G LTE-enabled smartphone with a large HD display, a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, decent camera features, and a large battery. The Lenovo K3 Note on the other hand has a full HD display for better media experience, an octa-core processor, dual-LED flash, and higher internal storage. In addition, the phone comes with Dolby Atmos sound. The Honor 4X has been priced at Rs 10,499, while the Lenovo K3 Note is priced more affordably at Rs 9,999.