Sep 01, 2016 11:25 AM EDT By Anita Valencia, UniversityHerald Reporter

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 are categorized as budget smarphones. Which one has the best function?

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note specs review: Design, software and hardware

K4 Note uses polycarbonate material for its body which often leaves the fingerprint traces but overall it is a decently designed device. The 5.5 inch screen sports 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution and 401 ppi pixel density - protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The screen displays excellent color production. For the camera duty, Vibe K4 Note packs 13 MP and 5 MP, GSM Arena wrote.

Underneath the hood of Lenovo K4 Note, there is octa-core Mediatek chipset. Running Android Lollipop, the media-centric device supports stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos to boost the sound quality.

The phone is VR-ready, compatible with Lenovo's Theater Max headset. There are two storage options, the 3 GB of RAM comes with 16 GB of internal memory; whereas the 2 GB of RAM comes with 8/16/32 GB. Lenovo Vibe K4 Note uses non-removable 3300 mAh battery and is priced around $165.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs review: Design, software and hardware

Redmi Note 4 packs a premium design with metal body. The 5.5 inch offers the quality display with its 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution and 401 ppi pixel density. Users have the option to view the screen in reading mode.

Redmi Note 4 runs Android Marshmallow with deca-core Mediatek chipset under the hood. The budget smartphone offers 13 MP shooter with dual LED flash and 5 MP shooter. Redmi Note 4 is slimmer than K4 Note but it is a bit heavier. It packs a huge battery of 4,100 mAh with turbo charging feature. The fingerprint sensor is fast and responsive. More Redmi Note 4 details on UH News.

There are two variants of this phone - the standard edition that sports 16 GB internal and 2 GB RAM, and the high edition that sports 64 GB and 3 GB RAM.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note may not have the best camera for smartphones but overall it brings rich multimedia experience. However, there is a heating issue on this phone especially when used for gaming. For heavy games with higher graphics setting, there are noticeable lags.

Thus, for gamers, it is not the best buy for you but for music listeners and occasional gaming sessions, the K4 Note serves all you need. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 4 is classified as budget-friendly phone with beast performance for high graphics setting gaming. For heavy users, multi-taskers, the battery performance with fast charging features and great processor are surely something you need. And it comes with more affordable price around $135.

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