Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. Lenovo K900: How Do They Stack Up?

The much anticipated metal-clad Lenovo K900 smartphone hit the Indian market just a couple of days ago and emerged as a new alternative in the high-end phablet segment which is led by Samsung.

The new metal-clad Lenovo smartphone which boasts of a 2GHz dual-core Intel processor poses a threat to Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 which continues to be top seller since its debut in late 2012, thanks to company's recent price-cut and attractive discount offers. If prospective buyers are looking for a high-end phablet, both Lenovo K900 and Galaxy Note 2 make a smart buy.

Here is brief comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Lenovo K900:

Display:

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Note 2 phablet sports a 5.55-inch super AMOLED HD (1280x720p) screen with a pixel density close to 267 ppi (pixels per inch). On the other hand, Lenovo K900 features a more superior display; it boasts of a full HD 1080p resolution screen and a pixel density of more than 400 ppi.    

Processor:

In term of power, Galaxy Note 2 packs a 1.2GHz Exynos Cortex A-9 quad-core processor, while the Lenovo smartphone houses a dual-core Intel based Clover Trail+ chipset. Despite having a 2-core chipset, K900 trumps the Samsung model with its sheer CPU speed of 2GHz.

Camera:

Lenovo K900 features a 13.0-megapixel camera with Sony's exclusive Exmor RS Camera lens technology, auto focus and LED flash support capable of recording 1080p full HD video. On the front-side, it sports a 2.0-megapixel camera.

Galaxy Note 2 also packs a pretty decent 8.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus, LED flash and it can also record full HD 1080p video. Its secondary 1.9-megapixel camera can take HD 720p video.

Mobile Operating System:

K900 ships with v4.2.1 Jelly out-of-the-box, whereas Galaxy Note 2 comes with Android v4.1.1 OS. Prospective buyers needn't be disheartened as the new v4.2.2 Jelly Bean update is expected to be rolled out later this year.

Price:

As per the recent report, the price of Galaxy Note is hovering around ₹27,500 at major online shops, whereas Lenovo K900 is priced ₹32,999 on the company website.

Considering the overall specs comparison, the Lenovo smartphone tops the bill as it boasts of a very good build quality having its exterior body case made from a composite of stainless steel alloy. On the other hand, Galaxy Note 2 like its siblings has a bad reputation of featuring a sub-par plastic body.

Samsung in bid to attract thrift Indian buyers has begun a handset exchange program wherein consumers can trade their old smartphones to buy the new Galaxy Note 2 with a discount for upto ₹10,000.  

Key specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Lenovo K900: