Smartphone Lenovo K10 note - advantages and disadvantages

On September 6, 2019, Lenovo announced its new creation, the K10 Note. The smartphone is equipped with a powerful processor, a triple camera and a modern design with a waterdrop notch for the front lens. All the details regarding the parameters of the device are below in the article.

Brief information

The Chinese company Lenovo has been manufacturing household appliances and electronics for a long time, but in recent years, the manufacturer's IT technologies have not been in great demand. Perhaps the hackneyed appearance or weak filling is to blame.In connection with the fall in product sales, the main focus was on the production of budget options for mobile equipment. A prominent representative of this category is the K Note series. Each released model of the line is characterized by low cost, rather powerful hardware, a capacious battery and a nice design. As for the Lenovo K10 Note, this is a new model that brings great features to the series.

Specifications

Design and ergonomics

The body of the smartphone is made of aluminum alloy and glass inserts, thanks to which the device has a stylish appearance and fairly light weight. The weight of the product is 164 grams, and the design dimensions are 156.6 x 74.3 x 7.9 mm. The device will be produced in several colors: midnight black and space blue.

Controls, connectors and slots are in the usual places. The top edge is equipped with a notification indicator, a 3.5 mm jack and a speaker. The lower part carries two main speakers and a USB Type C port. On the left side is the Music Key multimedia button, as well as a hybrid slot for two NanoSims and a memory card up to 256 GB. On the right is the volume rocker and the Power button.The case has slightly rounded corners, thanks to which, despite the dimensions, the device is comfortable to hold in your hand or pocket. On the back cover there is a triple main camera module and a fingerprint scanner, which is characterized by a lightning-fast response. Below is the company logo. The front surface is covered with a 6.3-inch display, in the upper part of which a teardrop-shaped cutout for the front camera is built. The lower edge of the screen is equipped with touch control keys. It is worth emphasizing the solidity of the back of the case and the non-removable battery.

Equipment

Starting with the K Note branch, the manufacturer decided to change the approach to devices and introduce some nice bonuses to customers. Firstly, a stylish box with a moisture-proof coating and all the necessary parameters for a smartphone has been made. Secondly, in addition to the standard elements, the package includes a protective silicone case with special inserts. The rest of the kit includes:

• original charging adapter;
• USB cable;
• Paperclip for removing SIM-cards and SD-drive;
• Warranty card;
• Multilingual instructions for use.

Noteworthy is the appearance of the cardboard box, which is emphasized by bright, saturated colors.

Display

K10 Note is equipped with a large display with a diagonal of 6.3 inches. Among modern smartphones in 2019, this indicator is considered the norm, as it provides a sufficiently large space for work, while maintaining an acceptable size of the structure itself. The screen has one of the best lately matrices - IPS. The screen resolution is 2340x1080 pixels, and the pixel density is 409 ppi.Considering the price category of the device, one can only emphasize the elegance of such a display. The matrix provides wide viewing angles, while the image is bright and saturated, the screen adheres to natural color reproduction.

The protective element in the display is durable Gorilla Glass Corning, which provides a number of features:

1. Stylish design. The screen has a more voluminous appearance due to the presence of glass.
2. Ergonomics. The protective glass has rounded edges.
3. High degree of protection. Glass perfectly protects the smartphone from accidental drops and bumps.

It is worth noting that the display occupies 90% of the entire front surface, there are thin frames around the edges, the eyebrow and chin are practically absent.

Hardware and performance

The core of the device is the productive Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, built using a 10nm process technology. The system has 64 bit capacity, and the chip is based on the following processors:

• 2-core processor Kryo Gold 360 with a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz;
• 2-core processor Kryo Gold 360 with a clock frequency of 2 GHz;
• 6-core processor Kryo Silver 360 with a frequency of 1.7 GHz.

The phone shows good results in various benchmarks thanks to this architecture. At the moment, this chipset is considered one of the most popular among the budget category.

In addition to the productive core, the model is equipped with an intelligent charge distribution function, which reduces battery consumption and extends battery life.

The graphics processor Adreno 616 is responsible for the quality of the visual range, which has a good reputation among fans of gaming applications.Given the price of the gadget, we can say that the filling really exceeds expectations, since the device is suitable for working with graphic editors, for watching 4K videos and for playing demanding games. An excellent combination of GPU / provides impressive processing speed.

Several configurations of the smartphone will go on sale. The base version will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, while the advanced model will have 6/128 GB on board. If it seems to the user that the available storage is very limited in volume, then you can use a 256 GB microSD.

Operating system

The operating system is Android 9.0 Pie with a pre-installed shell from the manufacturer ZUI 11. Little is known about the advanced features of the OS, so we can only hope for the standard Google Assistant.

Offline work

One of the advantages of a budget smartphone is a 4050 mAh battery. Lenovo doesn't often release high-capacity batteries, as most models don't consume much power due to low system specs. In this case, the built-in battery will be able to provide a full-fledged two-day operation of the phone, taking into account the included Wi-Fi module, maximum brightness and regular daily tasks. According to the manufacturers, the smartphone is able to work autonomously for 2 weeks in standby mode, and with a continuous conversation with the interlocutor, the energy will last for a day.

The main plus and at the same time minus of such a battery is its non-removability. In the event of a failure, it will be problematic to replace a damaged battery. But this design is more durable and solid.The advantages of an energy cell include the following factors:

1. The non-removable battery increases the life of the smartphone, and also eliminates the negative impact of the environment on the functioning of the system.
2. The increased level of reliability of a design is provided.
3. The non-removable case has reliable protection against dust and moisture.

The system of the device provides a function to automatically switch to power saving mode, which eliminates the possibility of unforeseen shutdown of the smartphone. Another additional battery option is Lenovo's TurboCharching fast charging system. The technology provides a quick replenishment of energy, which takes 30-50 minutes.

It is also worth noting that the battery is ideally protected from accidental ingress of liquid, water will only get in when the phone is completely immersed.

Camera

Lenovo developers have never been particularly famous for producing high-quality cameras, so you should not expect much from this model either. A triple main camera module is built into the back cover, consisting of:

• the main sensor with a resolution of 16 MP and an aperture of f / 1.8;
• wide-angle sensor with a field of view of 120 degrees, a resolution of 8 MP and an aperture of f / 2.4;
• depth sensor with LED flash, 2 MP resolution and f/2.2 aperture.

The LED flash, auto focus and artificial intelligence are responsible for the quality of the pictures, thanks to which, even in poor lighting conditions, bright and moderately detailed photos are obtained. The disadvantage is the lack of optical stabilization, however, the price of the product is much cheaper because of this.

The front lens is installed at the top of the screen and has a resolution of 16 MP. The aperture is f/2.0.The main advantage of the front camera is the presence of an independent LED flash. Such an element is rare in budget models, so lovers of portrait shots can rejoice with joy. The resolution of photos taken with the front camera is 3120x4160, and video is recorded in Full HD format at 60 frames per second.

Communication and communications

The phone supports two Nano-SIM cards simultaneously. The system adheres to all communication standards and 2,3,4G. The device is equipped with WI-FI module 802.11 b/g/n and BLUETOOTH technology with a data transfer rate of 5.1 Mbps. Navigation features include support for GLONASS, A-GPS, and GPS systems. Navigation functions work clearly, no connection loss was observed. Cold start with satellite is 5 seconds. But there are situations when the connection periodically disappears indoors.

Sound system

The sound system is considered the weakest side of the smartphone. Despite the fact that the manufacturer installed several speakers at once and introduced the popular Dolby Atmos technology, the sound quality leaves much to be desired. During music playback, constant distortion and overly increased low frequencies were observed. The only advantage of the audio system is the support for the Active Noise Cancelation function, which suppresses noise and improves the sound quality during a conversation with an interlocutor. You can enjoy music tracks only in an additional headset.

Cost and release date

The manufacturer will release a smartphone on September 16, 2019, after which the prototypes will go on the shelves of stores in China and Europe. The cost of the basic configuration will vary between $180-200, and the advanced version will cost $230.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Powerful central processor;
• High-performance graphics chip;
• Large and bright screen;
• The presence of protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5;
• Stylish, memorable design;
• Power saving mode is set;
• High battery capacity;
• Low cost;
• High data transfer rate;
• The presence of a fast charging system;
• Light weight and small dimensions;
• Front camera with independent flash;
• Support 4K shooting;
• Productive developer shell.

• Lack of NFC;
• Lack of wireless charging;
• Weak main camera;
• Weak sound system.

Conclusion

Before making a verdict, it is worth understanding that the Lenovo K10 Note does not belong to the category of flagship smartphones. It is also worth taking into account the overwhelming number of advantages than disadvantages. Of course, the device cannot boast of the most powerful hardware and the highest performance, but for a budget option, the K10 Note is impressive. A moderately powerful chipset and graphics processor, together with an impressive amount of RAM, can handle demanding applications. The design is pleasant, the price is low, the battery is capacious - ideal for the average consumer.

Attention! This review is not advertising and is for informational purposes only. Before buying, you should always consult with the seller.