Lenovo's feature-rich phablet K3 Note which is about on go on sale on 8 July has received an overwhelming response in India.
The company (via Twitter) has confirmed that more than 470,000 online applications have been received by Lenovo's e-commerce affiliate Flipkart. The number is likely to breach half million as the registration window is still open for another 30 plus hours.
The figure is way more than that received by rivals Xiaomi, Huawei or Coolpad during their inaugural device flash sales in the past.
This massive reception from the Indian tech enthusiasts is understandable, considering that Lenovo K3 Note features top-end hardware and yet it comes with a dirt-cheap price tag of just ₹9,999. It is the most affordable full HD smartphone in the market right now. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, 2GB RAM, 64-bit class Mediatek Octa-core CPU and a massive 3000 mAh battery, which can run the phone for close to 750 hours.
It also boasts of new generation Dolby Atmos audio system with surround sound feature with five equalizer mode to help user customize his/her music experience.
Other stipulated features include 13mp camera on the rear side with dual-LED flash, full HD video recording ability and a wide-angle 5mp snapper on the front, good enough to capture a decent selfie.
That being said, Lenovo can't sit back and boast the feat of the K3 Note's record registration figures, instead make arrangements so that there are enough units in the inventory to match the demand on 8 July flipkart flash sale. If the company fails to meet the demand, buyers will find alternative brands and that too in a burgeoning market like India, there is no dearth for smartphones with similar hardware.
Read more: Lenovo K3 Note vs Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) vs Meizu Note M1: Which Full HD Phablet Suits You Best?
Where to register for Lenovo K3 Note Flipkart flash sale:
Prospective buyers, who are still mulling over buying K3 Note, there's not much time left. Registration window for Lenovo K3 Not (HERE) will close on 7 July midnight (11:59 pm). Flipkart will host flash sale on 8 July at 3:00 pm.
Key specifications of Lenovo K3 Note:
| Model | Lenovo K3 Note |
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| OS | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (with Vibe v2.5 UI) |
| Processor | 64-bit class1.7GHz Mediatek [MT6752] Octa-core (ARM Cortex-A53) CPU |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP2 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Storage capacity | 16GB, expandable up to 32GB |
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| Battery | 3000 mAh;
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| Network | 4G-LTE |
| Add-ons | Dual-SIM (micro) slots, Bluetooth v4.0 (A2DP & LE), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS. GLONASS, microUSB v2.0, FM Radio, Dolby Atmos audio system with surround sound feature |
| Dimensions | 152.6 x 76.2 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Price | ₹9,999/- |
