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Lenovo

Lenovo K12 4 GB / 64 GB / China

4.2 NeoScore #4212 of 6247

4 GB / 64 GB / China · Launched December 2020 · Energy class F

Overview

NeoScore

4.2

#4212 of 6247

Design & display
4.3
Performance & hardware
2.7
Camera
4.3
Connectivity
4.4
Battery & charging
5.8

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyF
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityA
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceE
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Strengths

  • The 5,000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
  • The f/1.7 aperture is among the brightest on phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

  • The 270 ppi density is lower than on most phones launched around the same time.
  • 10 W charging is slower than on most phones launched around the same time.
  • The rear camera has no optical image stabilization.
Display
6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design
200 g75.7 mm165.2 mm9.2 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
AnTuTu
138,156Better than 37% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
48 Mpx · f/1.72 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 8 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

Lenovo K12 4 GB / 64 GB / China technical sheet

The Lenovo K12 suits basic everyday use for someone who values battery capacity and can live with a low-resolution display. Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD has 720 px vertical resolution and 270 ppi, below most phones launched around the same time. The display is among the weakest of phones from that period.

Its 5,000 mAh battery offers more capacity than most phones launched around the same time, while 10 W charging is slower than on most. Performance is worse than most as well: its 138,156-point AnTuTu v8 result is below average. This configuration has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, with room to expand storage using a memory card.

The camera is below average overall, although its f/1.7 aperture is among the brightest on phones from the same time. The 48 MP rear camera has no optical image stabilization. For everyday essentials, the phone includes dual SIM, a 3.5 mm audio jack and FM radio. It runs Android 10 but has no Google Services, a consideration for app access. With a NeoScore of 4.2, the Lenovo K12 is a straightforward option for those who put battery capacity and expandable storage ahead of display detail, performance and Google Services.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.16 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 64 GB / China

Design & display

4.3

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
4.1
Display Features IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
1.0
Weight 200 g
6.0
Resistance Features IP52
1.5
Usable Surface 81.6 %
7.0
Body Thickness 9.2 mm
5.8

Performance & hardware

2.7

AnTuTu Score 138,156
0.5
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 11 nm
4.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 1.8 GHz
3.3
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

4.3

Sensor Size 1/2″
5.0
Aperture f/1.7
8.5
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 48 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

4.4

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
0.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
2.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.8

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
4.3

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Design & display
4.25
Performance & hardware
2.72
Camera
4.27
Connectivity
4.38
Battery & charging
5.77
NeoScore rank
#4212 / 6247

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
F
Repairability
A
Repeated-drop resistance
E

Survived 5 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Processor Process Size
11 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
AnTuTu Score
138,156
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 240 cores at 1.8 GHz and four Kryo 240 cores at up to 1.6 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v8

Design

Body Colors
Navy, Blue, Grey, Black
Body Thickness
9.2 mm
Body Width
75.7 mm
Body Height
165.2 mm
Weight
200 g
Usable Surface
81.6 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP52
Drop Resistance Class
E
Repairability Class
A
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
5

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
F
Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
Charge cycles
1,000

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.5″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
270 ppi
Display Features
IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
OS Update Support
7 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
microUSB
Max. download speed
390 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Sensor
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
60 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.7
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Rear depth camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.75 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.75 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
07
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
China
Storage
64 GB
Market codes
China

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