Lenovo K900

I remember when Lenovo K900 was represented in Barcelona. I immediately noticed excellent angular design, slim aluminum body and powerful for its time specifications. I was so impressed with Lenovo K900 smartphone, and especially its design, that I was ready to buy it as a primary mobile device.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet

The line of tablets Lenovo Yoga can not be accused of the lack of originality. The cylindrical stand with multiple levels of inclination, capacious battery and stereo speakers on the front – all of this together with an aluminum body stand out Lenovo Yoga from competitors.

Lenovo Vibe X2

This smartphone used an interesting four-layer design and some great bright colors. The smartphone Lenovo Vibe X2 is focused on young people and particularly eccentric people. Why not? It looks very attractive.

Lenovo Vibe Shot

Another smartphone that is made with emphasis on photos. As you can see, smartphone design combines details from traditional cameras. No doubt, Lenovo Vibe Shot strongly stand out against the background of other smartphones. Your friends will be jealous of this smartphone and its design.

Lenovo Yoga Laptop

We have already mentioned the line of tablets Lenovo Yoga, but now we want to draw your attention to the laptops. Lenovo Yoga laptops have swivel screens and a cool orange body.  It looks very impressive.

Lenovo Moto Z

Of course, we can not keep silent about the new smartphone Moto Z. As you know, a line of smartphones Moto Z work with a variety of modules. Moto Z deserves special attention.

Conclusion

We do not understand people who say that Lenovo does not produce devices with cool design. This is not true, and I hope that I was able to prove it.

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Lenovo is the entire 2014 successfully proved that he can produce excellent smartphones, and Taiwanese chip maker MediaTek chipsets her constantly helped. By the end of last year, Lenovo has become one of the first companies to be tested in your device, Lenovo Vibe X2, fresh chipset MediaTek MT6595M. It is notable for the fact that the world’s first eight-proposed platform with integrated LTE-modem, and at the same time it is here that debuted top core ARM Cortex-A17 (those that are 20% more powerful than the Cortex-A15). Lenovo has chosen the most balanced in terms of their power and a stand-alone version of the chipset with index “M”. If a more powerful versions of the single-chip platform frequency cores ARM Cortex-A17 up to 2.5 or 2.2 GHz, and Cortex-A7 – 1,7 GHz, the MediaTek MT6595M is 2 and 1.5 GHz, respectively.

Lenovo outside the box came to the design of the box – packing consists of two parts and directly “box” with accessories and smartphone also divided into two levels. Urbana moments of the distribution kit – absolutely clear case of the “bumper”. That is logical – it would be foolish to block cover delights case design. The rest of us before the headset cable microUSB, AC adapter, a needle to extract key SIM-card holder, as well as manual and warranty card.

Chinese manufacturers managed to release a smartphone that is not lost among the hundreds of black and gray “colleagues” – this now does not happen often. Lenovo is clearly designed the younger audiences, rather tired of the same type of “bricks”. First of all, Lenovo Vibe X2 noteworthy bright “sunny” colors of the shell. Model made a four, each level has its own color, from the bottom to top is light golden, rich golden, orange and black. However, if you prefer quieter colors, there is a version with black and gray shades. Also available in the extravagant design – burgundy and bright red color.

The body is made from a lack of smooth transitions between the parties, which could degrade the ergonomics. However, this design feature did not affect the convenience of working with a smartphone because of its small thickness – 7.2 mm at a modest weight of 120, all in perfect order and with the materials of the case – back cover is made of metal. Although many observers about this and did not tell. What is to be expected – Lenovo excellent “hidden” material, with good intentions, we could not distinguish it from the plastic.

Smartphone monolithic – disassemble the cabinet we are not allowed. Build quality is very high, no creaks or backlash. Keyset is most convenient – the power button and volume controls are located on the same end, right.

Below – the connector microUSB, above – 3.5 mm audio output. Alas, microSD card slot no.

“Cot” for micro-SIM card is on the left side.

At the top, there are light sensors and proximity, as well as the earpiece and front camera.

Below the screen is three touch keys with backlight.

The back side is the camera and flash, both even a millimeter do not protrude above the hull. At the bottom of multimedia speaker set, and the right of the three pins to connect accessories. For example, for Lenovo Vibe X2 sold Case with integrated extra battery.

Model “equipped with” 5-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels used IPS-matrix. All the attributes of a top smartphone available – shield protects the glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and between the sensor layer and the matrix is no air gap.

Supply of decent brightness, the sun does not display model “blind.” Lenovo paid particular attention to the settings screen, brightness and color hue of the image can be changed manually.

Powerful and unusual: a review of Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone chipset MediaTek MT6595M

We also note the presence of proprietary technology MediaTek ClearMotion. When it is turned on while playing a video with a frame rate of 24-30 f / s, this parameter is increased to 60 K / s. So in dynamic scenes objects become clearer during the movement, and the video itself plays more smoothly. We tested the theory in practice – indeed, mysteriously frame rate grows, the picture is less jerky.

And again, “hello” from MediaTek, a Lenovo Vibe X2 have the technology MiraVision Taiwanese chip maker. When you activate the option, the screen brightness is regulated not only based on the lighting conditions, but also on the basis of the color gamut pictures on the display. So on the one hand under the sun will be more visible dark colors (light, on the contrary, prig lush at), and in the dark eyes do not get tired and do not be blinded by the glare. This smartphone is called “the street”, although with the same success it is useful in the room.

An illustrative example – in the picture above at MiraVision activation, increases the brightness of the image with a predominance of dark shades. At the same refreshment without this option, the image is less bright that in games or movies will reduce the intelligibility of the picture.

In Lenovo Vibe X2 uses a 5 megapixel front and rear 13 megapixel cameras has a flash, it can also work as a flashlight.

The photo quality is excellent, slightly lower than the current smartphone flagship smartphone in this matter. Noteworthy color rendition – vibrant colors, decent contrast images. All over the frame is not “soap”, good clarity persists in cloudy weather. Note also automation – a model correctly puts in difficult conditions the white balance and exposure, including work in low light conditions. In general, we definitely recommend Lenovo Vibe X2 as a replacement for an ordinary “Soap”.

5 megapixel front – “paradise” for fans of “self.” These users will certainly be pleased by the fact that for them implemented special treatment. CPU MediaTek MT6595M in hardware support JavaScript Face Beautifier. It allows you to achieve a smooth and fair skin, in fact, it is a mobile analog of “Photoshop”. Implementation is at the “iron” is likely to be required for more rapid processing and quality as compared with exclusively in software with a similar goal.

During the performance, said here comply chipset MediaTek MT6595M, graphics chip PowerVR G6200 and 2 GB of RAM. To store the information requested to 32 GB of memory, of which 5 GB is reserved for the system. Alas, memory card support is not provided, so that the choice of content for storage should be approached responsibly.

MediaTek CorePilot in Lenovo Vibe X2 – “our all”, with the help of this technology chipset somehow combines the core of different architectures, and along with individually selected for their frequency depending on the task. We add to this special task scheduler control body temperature – and get a good tool of rational distribution of power. CorePilot advantage is that it can add to the smart phone time “speed”, but it is closely monitoring the case and overheating are out wasting battery. As a result, as we have not perfected the skill of shooting in the Modern Combat 5, Lenovo Vibe X2 only add a couple of degrees in temperature in the vicinity of the logo on the cover.

Directly with the performance, as you know, a full order. Lenovo Vibe X2 successfully “ate” all the proposed 3D-game resolution Full HD, whether Asphalt 8 with maximum settings or additional effects pleasing especially for MediaTek MT6595M shooter Modern Combat 5. Complaints caused only NOVA 3 – the first few levels of the texture of buildings were full of artifacts.

According to the AnTuTu, the brainchild of Lenovo closes the top three most powerful smartphone in the world. Of course, affects processor performance while only graphics benchmarks smartphone shows the level slightly above average.

Smartphone software side “rules» Android 4.4.2 KitKat with prospects upgrade to release Lollipop. Standard shell replaced by a brand VIBE UI, that definitely went for the benefit of the unit. Style interface MIUI almost cleaned “rewrote” all aspects of Android – the replacement of icons to the original ways to perform tasks such as installing wallpaper. But most importantly – the system does not break and running smoothly, obvious glitches and problems were found. A small fly in the ointment is the change of orientation of the screen, it could happen a little faster.

The thinness of the body forced to abandon Lenovo capacious battery – for a very long “autonomy” should apply to classical or new Lenovo P780 P70. Battery capacity in Vibe X2 is 2300 mAh, which for a 5-inch Full HD-smartphone with an 8-core processor is not very much. But do not forget the tricks MediaTek, which allowed eventually achieve an acceptable autonomy.

On average, Lenovo Vibe X2 holds “from the wall outlet to outlet” from morning till evening, with an average operation rate at the end of the day is 10-15% charge. About particulars – smartphone allows about 7 o’clock watch video and play 3D-games turns up to 3 hours. Of course, Lenovo could not do without its own technology to reduce energy consumption. In an active Lenovo Vibe X2 so-called emergency mode (only calls and SMS), choice of programs with mandatory shutdown in sleep mode and smart economy. The latter is limited to the screen brightness and power of the GPU.

Among wireless standards, Lenovo Vibe X2 is not enough unless the NFC, whose usefulness in Russia is still in question. The model supports 3G network and 4G / LTE, Wi-Fi b / g / n / as, Bluetooth 4.1 with the profile of LE, have + receiver GLONASS / GPS. Smartphone confidently holds network problems receiving calls or commission, we have not identified. As for LTE, it all depends on the operator and coverage. This smartphone has been tested in the MTS networks, with rare exception model is not “capricious” – data transfer rate is clearly varied depending on the number of subscribers in a particular area.

In total Lenovo Vibe X2

Lenovo Vibe X2 interesting rare combination today – Lenovo designers have created a smartphone “beautiful”, and with its fresh MediaTek chipset MediaTek MT6595M made a model of “smart”. One could find fault with the stand-alone model, but just in case, Lenovo has provided additional cover-lid, which is not particularly increases the size, but it adds another 2300 mAh.

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Can be combined brightness and rigor in one device? Perhaps, yes. It is these thoughts arise when you look at your smartphone Lenovo Vibe X2. The device was presented at the exhibition More IFA-2014 in Berlin in September 2014, and had already attracted the attention of very interesting design and good, judging by the performance, stuffing. Let’s try to understand how it all really well.

The idea to make plastic smartphone so severe that it seemed metal – it’s really good find. When you create a design in Lenovo Vibe X2 abandoned any softness in the lines, trying to give business unit emphasized appearance.

Dilute this sense, it was decided due to the original design ends, which consist of 3 (and taking into account the rim around the screen – 4) layers of different shades of the same color – a sort of gradient. There are four basic colors – red, gold, gray and white. Highlights – red and gold. The other two – gray and white – neutral.

The rear surface of opaque plastic in the main body color. Shades matched well, so that even the gold does not look kitschy, but really good. Of the notable features of the case – the contact pad on the back surface. It is designed to interface with the brand Vibe X2 accessories Xtension, such as an extra battery and speaker.

Other buttons and connectors are standard: USB-port on the bottom, 3.5 mm headphone jack – on the top. Release button and the volume rocker on the right, the SIM-card on the left. He opened by means of a pin, which is included in the kit.

Molded body, build quality, materials – very high. I would like to present in a metal case – then it would be perfect, but still Vibe X2 is not a premium smartphone.

The device turned light – 120 g, and compact – 140,2h68,6 mm with a thickness of 7.27 mm. For 5-inch screen is not bad at all.

Speaking of the screen. Full-HD IPS-matrix with a decent in quality oleophobic coating and without air gap. Due to this, the smartphone good viewing angles and high contrast images. The advantages include a very decent margin of brightness. On the downside – continuous dynamic backlight, which sometimes does not behave predictably.

In the settings you can adjust the color temperature by selecting shades, the most comfortable for the eyes. There is a mode smart expectations, fixing his eyes by using the front-facing camera, and turns off the lights when you are not looking at the screen.

Smartphone Lenovo Vibe X2 is based on an 8-core processor company MediaTek, specifically – MT6595. This SoC is made by technology big.LITTLE, the system supports intelligent control that allows you to use all the cores are not at the same time, but only to meet the challenges – this makes it possible to use energy more efficiently. The system four core Cortex-A17 and four core Cortex-A7, graphics processing chip PowerVR G6200.

The smartphone is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage space, of which approximately 25 GB available. Slot for memory card format MicroSD is not provided, it can be considered a minus. No cloud storage as a bonus Lenovo does not offer, but has not been canceled Dropbox, Yandex.Disk, One Drive and the like free services.

Vibe X2 system performance at a high level. At the same time it should be noted well-known problem of apparatuses, MediaTek – performance degradation under heavy load. Well heated smartphone impressive.

During testing on synthetic tests after two runs was noticeable decline in overall score by more than a third, and when entering the third run was a warning about the risk of overheating and shutting down the system. This is not good.

With all of this Lenovo Vibe X2 without apparent effort to cope with 3D-games in the real world, well-kept application in the background, is not experiencing problems with the interface.

With regard to autonomy, the non-removable lithium-ion battery 2300 mAh battery allows the unit to work around time. If the external battery to get hold of a similar capacity, it is possible to get, and a couple of days. But it is important to consider that under heavy load the machine begins to boil, and then the battery is spent is not godly.

The smartphone is able to work in networks of LTE, equipped with Wi-Fi-module (802.11ac), transmits the data via Bluetooth 4.0, in stock and USB-port. Support for USB-OTG not, so stick with an adapter or other accessories not connected. Navigation is performed by GLONASS satellites and GPS. On cold start takes 5-7 minutes.

Lenovo Vibe X2 is equipped with 2 cameras: a 5-megapixel front and 13-megapixel back. The camera can be run including a lock screen. Separate mechanical buttons for the camera on the body is not.

The interface is typical for smartphones Lenovo and shell Vibe UI 2.0. Settings enough, they are very intelligent. But at the same time they are not so much as a Vibe Z2 Pro, which we tested recently. You can choose the aspect ratio in the frame – 4: 3 or 16: 9. Maximum quality when shooting video – Full-HD.

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Quality shooting average. During the day, under natural light, all very worthy. But the worse the lighting, the thicker the guerrillas, that is pixels. The picture becomes more noisy, begins podgulivat and autofocus. Moreover, this effect is noticeable as when shooting photos, and when shooting video.

The smartphone runs on Android 4.4.4, which is installed on top of the interface Vibe UI 2.0. This proprietary shell Lenovo for smartphones and tablets, it looks very nice and gives the impression of a deliberate decision. Especially funny lock screen appears.

In the smartphone mass settings, conventional and smart menu. Well thought out control system of gestures. Pleased with double tap, which can both activate the screen and lock. There are intelligent volume control, depending on where the unit is located – in your hands or in your pocket. In stock and control smartphone gloved hands.

Output – Lenovo Vibe X2

Looks very nice smartphone Lenovo Vibe X2 is equipped with a TV and a good enough performance. It is questionable behavior of the phone in synthetic tests, however, ordinary users do not need it, and at everyday tasks where all decent. I would like to built-in battery larger capacity since 2300 mAh for such a device is still not enough. And let the external battery solves this problem, but that is a separate option for some money. Besides the standard attachable external battery seemed to us not quite so convenient as when using the device closes the control buttons.

We Vibe X2 average camera that could be better. The interface from release to release is getting better, which is typical for almost all Asian vendors. As a result, we have a very good smartphone middle class, which is not ashamed to put on the table.

If you look at the competition, we can distinguish 6 Honor company Huawei, which is at a comparable price offers faster mobile Internet LTE Cat 6 and a more stable platform based on corporate processor HiSilicon. In fact, this is the main competitor Vibe X2 on the market.

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Rarely has a manufacturer may surprise unusual and memorable design your smartphone can not be said about the hero of this review – Lenovo Vibe X2. He certainly stands out for its appearance, although it is not its only trump card. In addition to the visual appeal, this 5-inch “smart” phone was powerful hardware stuffing, two good cameras and the ability to customize the body due to the unique of its kind covers. But what price request it to Lenovo and impressions of the tube, later in the review.

Scope of delivery

Standard equipment VIBE X2 includes a clear case of soft plastic, warranty card, short instruction manual, protective film on the screen, the clip for the extraction slot microSIM-cards, as well as good headphones-droplets, charger and cable microUSB-USB. The last three elements – in white.

As for the cover, it does not increase the size of the tube and in no way hides the great design Vibe X2. It would also be nice if he acted on the body, but it’s nuances.

Design and body

Model VIBE X2 belongs to the premium smartphone Lenovo and similarly Z-series was metal on the back cover. True its thickness is so small that the touch can go for plastic.

Exclusive designer note in VIBE X2 is a layered body. Four different color layers are perfectly combined together, visually reduce the thickness of the tube by a black strip at the junction with the screen and just pleasing to the eye. In our test sample shades of red juicy and rich. Looks very cool. In November, we were at the launch of this new product for Ukraine and had the opportunity to get acquainted with the “three-layer» VIBE X2 orange-gold. Another smartphone is in white and black with the corresponding colors.

When you take the first VIBE X2 in hand, pleasantly surprised by its light weight and convenient location of the power button and volume buttons. They are both on the left and, as I thought, metal.

Material rear of the practical. He does not leave himself visible fingerprints and has a slightly rough surface – so that the smartphone in your hand does not slip. Given no small 5-inch screen with a thin side frames, one-hand operation was quite feasible, even those with medium hands. The undeniable advantage in this case is the presence of the included software and smart menu. It can be customized.

We return to the functional elements of the housing. Above the display is placed earpiece covered with black mesh, front camera, light, proximity and ambient light. Under the screen provides space for three system touch buttons. With the backlight off to recognize them is almost impossible.

On the left edge there was a place under the tray Micro SIM-card, only audio jack at the top, a bottom – microUSB port and a microphone. Another is located near the main chamber next to the flash. Below handsfree speaker and pad for connecting extensions Vibe Xtension.

It’s kind of a fourth layer, which can be an additional cover-battery (VIBE X2 Battery), prolonging the life of the gadget is 75% of the standard charge (thickness 5.1 mm) or speaker (VIBE X2 Speaker) by JBL sound with power and bass. Last, among other things, can still function as – stand.

If you go back to the hands-free speakerphone, you should say it loud and sonorous, although the bass it would not hurt to add. The earpiece transmits the caller’s voice without distortion and wheezing.

As for the smartphone test assembly, the colored layers fit together very tightly, without gaps. The only problem areas with which users may encounter during the operation VIBE X2, is the transition between the display and the first layer of the body. This step is constantly going to dust. Wiped it, in truth, it is easy even normal tissue.

Display

As for the display VIBE X2 with Lenovo chose the 5-inch IPS-matrix with Full HD resolution. Screen I would call ideal pixel density per inch – 440. There is no hint of graininess. When working in an overabundance of sunlight information remains readable even at the maximum brightness. Anti-reflective coating is present. Viewing angles allow to work with a tube in any position.

Top screen is covered with protective glass Gorilla glass 3. During the week of the test it was not formed even the slightest scratch. It is important to note that there VIBE X2 and oleophobic coating.

Responsive sensor, can simultaneously handle up to 10 touches. A mode of operation with gloves.

The hardware part of

The basis for a hardware platform VIBE X2 took 8-core processor MT6595m from MediaTek (4 core Cortex-A17 @ 2,0 GHz + 4 core Cortex-A7 @ 1,7 GHz). In addition to it are 2 GB of RAM and graphics PowerVR G6200.

Smartphone easily copes with movies in high definition, and the 3D-games. Its a big enough gap and future fantasy game designers. Heating the back cover VIBE X2 while working with heavy gaming graphics small and absolutely no discomfort does not deliver. In benchmarks tube occupies positions only in the top lines. This certificate screenshots below.

From the integrated radios, in addition to standard Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0 + 4.0 LE, FM-radio, GPS with support for A-GPS, include support for Wi-Fi 802.11 ac and lack of NFC.

Built-in memory in VIBE X2 – 32 GB memory card slot and support for USB OTG interface not. Initially, the user can use about 23 GB, the rest takes the system to fit your needs and proprietary shell VIBE 2.0, installed on top of the operating system Android 4.4.2.

VIBE 2.0 can be described as a simple and intuitive interface without the usual favorites from the list of all applications. Directly from the lock screen, you can get a camera or other parts of your downloaded application.

In addition to the already large number of pre-installed software, some of which are shareware, useful applications can be called from the tab Lenovo’s DOit. With their help, you can quickly transfer data to other devices without having to connect to the network, to optimize the productivity of your smartphone to back up your contacts, sms and call log, as well as protect yourself from viruses and other malicious software.

Battery

The capacity of the non-removable battery in this handset – 2300 mAh. The truth is, not much. To ensure VIBE X2 mode operation from morning till night had to limit the maximum display brightness to 70-80 percent. In this case, normal use of the smartphone was: half an hour of calls, watching videos on the hour, half an hour of games and music through headphones, plus about an hour – a browser and e-mail scanning. Wherein Wi-Fi is continuously enabled.

Not deprived of this unit and the special mode to save battery. Then he called the emergency and give the user the possibility of a call and send SMS. Several times I rescued it a lot.

Special Settings

In the settings, in addition to the standard system, grouped in a separate place special features. Then turn on the screen is activated volume buttons and tap your finger on the screen is activated smart menu mode or increase the volume of music, if your smartphone in your pocket.

No less interesting, and others, among them – the smart script by which you can adjust the start sequence, or enable / disable an application and functions over time.

Camera

VIBE X2 is equipped with two cameras. The first – on the 5 megapixel front. Fixed focal length lenses. It is interesting the possibility of activation of shooting touch, voice, gestures, timer or just batting an eye.

Video is written in HD and Full HD resolution. This camera will be enough for gatherings in online video format or to quickly self. Although part of the photo, it is best to contact the main PV modules.

13 megapixel camera equipped with autofocus and LED flash. The pictures are good, especially in the daytime with a sufficient amount of light. Below is the screenshot shows the main parameters and possible shooting settings.

Findings

Well, VIBE X2 price in 350$ due to its unique design and excellent selection of materials, in addition to which are worthy performance and filigree assembly receives from the portal Smartphone.ua deserved award for “Best Design”.

There is still something to work manufacturer, especially in terms of autonomy, but for the pleasure of working on a 5-inch Full-HD display and 8-core processor, this nuance and can be neglected.

Pros

– Interesting design;

– Excellent on all counts screen;

– High performance;

– Customization by connecting cover with speaker and battery

– Cover and protective film in the package.

Cons

– No memory card slot

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