Lenovo K80 features 4 GB of RAM and a 4000 mAh battery, will compete with Asus ZenFone 2

Not long after Asus announced the ZenFone 2 as the world's first smartphone to offer 4 GB of RAM, and Xiaomi introduced the Mi Note Pro with 4 GB of RAM, now Lenovo unveiled its own handset with 4 GB of random-access memory.

Called Lenovo K80, the new handset will directly compete with the Asus ZenFone 2 not just because it offers 4 GB of RAM, but also because its price and other features are relatively similar to those of Asus' smartphone (which is already available in select markers, including China). 

The K80 runs Android Lollipop, sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display, and is powered by a 64-bit Intel Atom processor clocked at 1.8 GHz. The handset also offers LTE, a 13 MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization, 64 GB of storage space, and a very generous 4000 mAh battery. The K80 is 8.5mm-thin, and comes in various color variants, including black, silver, and red. 

Starting April 30, the Lenovo K80 will be available in China for 1,799 CNY ($290). A model with only 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage space will also be released (for 1,499 CNY - about $240). We don't know if Lenovo is planning to launch the K80 in other markets, but we'll let you know when we find out.

Lenovo K80 detailed specifications

GENERAL

Release date	April 2015
Form factor	Touchscreen
Battery capacity (mAh)	4000
Removable battery	No
SAR value	NA

DISPLAY

Screen size (inches)	5.50
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Resolution	1080x1920 pixels

HARDWARE

Processor	1.8GHz  quad-core
RAM	4GB
Internal storage	64GB

CAMERA

Rear camera	13-megapixel
Flash	Yes
Front camera	Yes

SOFTWARE

Operating System	Android 5.0
Java support	Yes

CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	NA
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
NFC	No
Infrared	No
DLNA	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No
MHL Out	No
HDMI	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	No
USB	Micro-USB
Charging via Micro-USB	Yes
Proprietary charging connector	No
Proprietary data connector	No
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes

SENSORS

Compass/ Magnetometer	No
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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