04:06 pm: The company has special launch offer for those who buy the K5 Note between 23:59 pm Aug. 3 and 23:59 pm Aug. 4. The early birds can buy VR bundle (TheaterMax controller+ANTVR headset) at Rs.999, and Gaming bundle (Amkette Gamepar 2+ANTVR headset) at Rs.1999.
04:02 pm: Lenovo K5 Note comes in two variants with the 3GB RAM model priced at Rs. 11,999, and the 4GB RAM version at Rs. 13,499. It will be available in three colours.
03:59 pm: Lenovo K5 Note will be available exclusively on flipkart. It will be on open sale starting at 11:59 pm on Aug. 3.
03:53: The device runs Lenovo Pure UI on Android 6.0 Marshmallow as against Android 5.1 Lollipop OS in the Chinese version.
03:48 pm: Indian version is thinner. It is powered by a 3,500mAh battery as against 3,500mAh seen in the Chinese version.
03:34 pm: Lenovo says that the K5 Note is a media device with theatermax feature. It comes with bluetooth theatermax controller.
03:28 pm: Lenovo also launched Vibe K5 Plus with 3GB RAM and storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card as against 2GB RAM on its predecessor, and a new leaner UI but at a same price.
03:23 pm: The company hasn't launched the K5 Note Indian version yet but it has confirmed that the device will be exclusively available on popular online retailer Flipkart.
03:18 pm: Sudhin Mathur, Executive Director Mobile Biz Group, Lenovo, has just revealed that the company will release two devices.So, it is to be seen what Lenovo has in offer besides the K5 Note.
03:10 pm: The company highlights its success strategy -- innovative products, meaningful technology, and consumer centricity -- ahead of the launch of K5 Note India version.
03:04 pm: Lenovo has said that its fans can expect something more, a little bit of a surprise today.
02:53 pm: Lenovo has described the Lenovo K5 Note Indian variant as "Killer Note 5", giving a strong hint that it will be superior than the Chinese version.
02:51 pm: It is not known if the company will release the device on the day of the unveiling or at a later date.
Expectations from Lenovo K5 Note are high after the success of its predecessor -- Lenovo K4 Note. The new premium budget smartphone will be unveiled in India on Monday. The event will be live streamed for Lenovo fans around the world.
The device was released in China in January this year and its Indian variant is expected to come with some upgrades. A teaser has confirmed that the handset will come packed with a 4GB RAM as against 2/3GB seen in the Chinese version.
The K5 Note that was released in China earlier this year sports a 5.5-inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1,080x1,920 pixels (401 ppi pixel density), powered by a Mediatek Helio P10 processor and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. It also features a 16GB internal storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card, 2/3GB RAM, 13MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus and dual-LED (dual tone) flash, 8MP front-snapper, and a 3,500mAh battery.
