Lenovo K8 Plus: Rich on specs, easy on wallet
In the budget smartphone category, every manufacturer is trying to go that extra mile by providing tempting features with a hard-toresist price tag. Lenovo is coming up with multiple new models in this segment and their new K8 Plus is aimed to disrupt the same.
On paper, the Lenovo K8 Plus seems like a great deal for a small price — a MediaTek Helio P25 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard room and a dual camera setup, below a 5.2inch full HD LCD display. With a price tag of `11,999, it offers a dual rear camera setup, a USP over what the competitors offer in this price bracket.
At 165g, it is noticeably heavier than the most rivals in this segment. That said, Lenovo has made sure that the phone justifies a higher price tag with its premium metal build. There’s also an additional music button, which is beneficial and can also be remapped to launch your favourite app. The display renders sharp images with adequate brightness and a wide angle view. The 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection is rare for a smartphone in this category. To appeal to performance seekers on a budget, Lenovo ships the K8 Plus with stock Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Whether flicking aimlessly through the menus or playing resource-intensive games such as Asphalt 8, NOVA Legacy and Real Racing 3, the K8 Plus never went out of breath. With Dolby Atmos audio, you will be greeted with clear audio with a good essence of bass.
The dual 13MP + 5MP rear cameras together grab some impressive photos under broad daylight. The pictures retain natural colours with decent sharpness, adequate details, and a good contrast. As with all budget smartphones, low-light conditions tend to take a hit on the overall image quality with noticeable grains. The dual camera is tuned for achieving depth effects, which spells good news for portrait enthusiasts.
To keep the Internetsavvy generation happy, Lenovo offers the K8 plus with a 4000mAh battery, which is more than sufficient for keeping the phone alive for a day. On the whole, if you are looking for a good midrange smartphone but don’t fancy a massive 5.5-inch form factor, the K8 Plus is a good option.