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Lenovo

Lenovo K12 Note

4.5 NeoScore #3658 of 6247

Launched December 2020

Overview

NeoScore

4.5

#3658 of 6247

Design & display
4.7
Performance & hardware
3.5
Camera
4.0
Connectivity
5.6
Battery & charging
5.4

Strengths

  • The 5000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
  • Its 20 W charging is slightly above average for phones of its time.
  • The f/1.7 aperture is among the best on phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 270 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its AnTuTu result of 159,000 is below average for phones of its time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM is below average for phones of its time.
Display
6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design
200 g75.7 mm165.2 mm9.2 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662Octa-Core4 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
159,000Better than 41% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh20 W
Cameras
48 Mpx · f/1.72 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

Lenovo K12 Note technical sheet

The Lenovo K12 Note suits buyers after a straightforward phone with a capacious battery, provided they can accept a display less sharp than those on most phones of its time. Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD has a 720 × 1600 resolution and 270 ppi pixel density, lower than that of most phones launched around the same time.

The 5000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, and 20 W charging is slightly above average. The camera’s f/1.7 aperture is among the best of its time, but the camera overall is below average. Its main sensor has 48 MP resolution, and video recording tops out at 1080p at 30 fps. Optical image stabilization is absent.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 and 4 GB RAM place performance below average; the AnTuTu result is 159,000. Storage is 128 GB and expandable. NFC, USB-C, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and dual-SIM support round out the connectivity. With a NeoScore of 4.5, the K12 Note is best suited to buyers who prioritize battery capacity, expandable storage, and familiar connections over display sharpness and performance.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.54 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / International

Design & display

4.7

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
4.1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
1.0
Weight 200 g
6.0
Usable Surface 81 %
6.8
Body Thickness 9.2 mm
5.8

Performance & hardware

3.5

AnTuTu Score 159,000
0.7
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type UFS 2.1
4.5
Processor Process Size 11 nm
4.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
4.1
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

4.0

Aperture f/1.7
8.5
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 48 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

5.6

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 20 W
4.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
4.66
Performance & hardware
3.48
Camera
3.96
Connectivity
5.55
Battery & charging
5.42
NeoScore rank
#3658 / 6247

Lenovo

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Processor Process Size
11 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610
Storage Type
UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
159,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
339
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,208
CPU Description
4x Kryo 260 at 2.0 GHz plus 4x Kryo 260 at 1.8 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
Blue, Green
Body Thickness
9.2 mm
Body Width
75.7 mm
Body Height
165.2 mm
Weight
200 g
Usable Surface
81 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
Water Resistant
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
20 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable

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
Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

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

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
Max. download speed
390 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, EDR, LE

K12 Note

Camera system

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

1

Lenovo K12 Note rear main camera

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

Lenovo K12 Note macro camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Lenovo K12 Note depth camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

Lenovo K12 Note front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
International
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
International

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