Lenovo K6 Power FAQ

BY Rajesh Pandey

Published 8 Dec 2016

Lenovo is ending 2016 with a new budget offering, the Lenovo K6 Power. The handset will take on Xiaomi’s Redmi 3S and Redmi Note 3 which have been selling like hot cakes even months after their launch.

If you are looking to buy the Lenovo K6 Power, but have some questions regarding it, check out our FAQ below.

Q) What are the full specifications of the Lenovo K6 Power?

A) The full specs of the Lenovo K6 Power are as follows:

  • Dimensions: 141.9 x 70.3 x 9.3 mm
  • Weight: 145g
  • Display: 5-inch 1080p IPS LCD
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 430 chipset clocked at 1.4GHz
  • GPU: Adreno 505
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 32GB, Hybrid microSD card slot
  • Rear camera: 13MP PDAF, LED flash, Full HD video recording
  • Front camera: 8MP, Screen Flash
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light sensor,
  • Connectivity: LTE, (Hybrid) Dual-SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB
  • Battery: 4000mAh non-removable
  • Others: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos

Q) Is the battery of the handset removable?

A) No, since the Lenovo K6 Power features a unibody aluminium build, the battery and the back cover are not removable.

Q) What kind of SIM card slot does the phone have? Can I use two SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time?

A) The Lenovo K6 Power features a hybrid SIM card slot. This means that you can either 1 SIM card and microSD card or 2 SIM cards at any given time. Both SIM card slots accept nanoSIM cards.

Q) Is the display on the Lenovo K6 Power protected by Gorilla Glass?

A) The 5-inch display of the Lenovo K6 Power is not protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass. It is a strengthened glass that is less prone to scratches, but it is not Gorilla Glass.

Q) Where is the fingerprint scanner on the Lenovo K6 Power located? Is it touch based?

A) The fingerprint scanner on the K6 Power is located at the rear, and yes, it is touch based.

Q) How many fingerprints can one register on the Lenovo K6 Power?

A) 5.

Q) Does the Lenovo K6 Power feature native fingerprint app locking functionality?

A) Yes, the handset comes with the ability to lock apps using the fingerprint scanner without requiring the use of any third-party apps.

Q) Can you record slow-motion videos on the Lenovo K6 Power?

A) No, you cannot. The handset can record videos in Full HD resolution at 30fps though.

Q) Which version of Android does the handset run on?

A) Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Q) Will the Lenovo K6 Power get the Android 7.0 Nougat update?

A) Yes, the K6 Power will be upgraded to Nougat by Lenovo. However, the company is yet to provide a timeframe on when the update will be available for the device.

Q) Does the Lenovo K6 Power support LTE and VoLTe networks? Will a Reliance Jio SIM work on the phone?

A) Yes, it does support LTE and VoLTE out of the box. Unlike many other phones, the handset will also work with a Reliance Jio SIM out of the box. The K6 Power also supports Band 5, which will be used by many Indian operators in the future.

Q) Is Quick charging supported on the Lenovo K6 Power?

A) No, it does not. Lenovo does bundle a 5v @ 2A charger with the phone to ensure the handset does not charge at a snail’s pace.

Q) How much free storage space does the Lenovo K6 Power has out of the box?

A) Almost 23GB out of the box.

Q) Can you uninstall or disable pre-installed apps on the handset?

A) Yes, you can uninstall or disable some pre-installed apps on the K6 Power to free up space on the internal storage of the handset.

Q) Are the capacitive keys on the Lenovo K6 Power?

A) No, the capacitive keys on the Lenovo K6 Power are not backlit.

Q) What contents do you get inside the retail box of the Lenovo K6 Power?

A) You get the phone, a 2A charger, a USB cable, SIM ejector tool, wired earphones, and some regulatory papers. No case or screen guard is bundled with the phone.

Q) Does the handset support USB OTG?

A) Yes, the Lenovo K6 Power supports USB On-The-Go. This allows you to directly connect pen drives, external hard disks and more using an adapter to the device.

Q) When does the Lenovo K6 Power go on sale and where?

A) The Lenovo K6 Power goes on sale on December 13th at 12 noon exclusively on Flipkart for Rs 9,999. You can buy the Lenovo K6 Power from here.


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