Smartphone Lenovo Vibe K5: a gift for music lovers

Smartphone Lenovo Vibe K5: The manufacturer positions this model as a musical one. The latter is due to the sound abilities of the model or the characteristics of the speakers. But everything should be told in detail, because not only the sound distinguishes this model in the line Lenovo. In general, users note the affordable price of the smartphone line, both the model in question and subsequent releases.

The Lenovo Vibe K5 model was presented to the general public in the spring of 2016, but it is still popular among fans of high-quality sound today.

Technical specifications

	Options	Characteristics
Display	screen diagonal	5
	permission	1280\720
	matrix	IPS
	touch points	5
	screen material	plexiglass
Dimensions	options	142\71\8,2
	the weight	142 gr.
SIM cards	amount	2
	format	Vicrosim
Operating system	format	Android 5.1
Connection	format	2,3,4G
CPU	number of cores	8
	frequency	1.4 Hz.

The younger version is equipped with a 5-inch display, HD-resolution (1280x720 pixels). The screen of the older version has a slightly higher resolution - 1920x1080. Some feel that this is not enough. But most of the reviews are positive - the pictures even in HD resolution look good, and the icons and fonts are smooth.

The IPS matrix provides an excellent 180-degree view of the screen. This allows the owner to view the image on the screen from any angle.

The screen has a pretty good margin of brightness. Up to 5 touches are supported at the same time. There is an oleophobic layer on the glass, although its quality leaves much to be desired.

The gadget supports the work of two SIM cards at once. Allows you to work with the network in 2G, 3G, 4G format (LTE Cat 4). Bluetooth is installed, its version is 4.1, there is also Wi-Fi. The manufacturer has equipped the model with a GPS module responsible for navigation and geopositioning. It works with A-GPS, GLONASS systems. Communication gadget keeps great. There are no complaints about network functions either.

Charging and data transfer takes place via the Micro USB 2.0 connector. and OTG support allows you to connect through this connector.

About the advantages of the battery

Autonomous operation is provided by a 2750mAh battery. Fast discharge for the phone is typical only with intensive use, for example, when downloading and running heavy games.

• The battery is removable, which facilitates the process of replacing it and stripping the contacts;
• A charge with an average intensity of work lasts for a day and a half;
• Acceptable autonomy.

• If you download and play complex games, the phone runs out of power by the end of the day;
• When listening to music tracks on the Internet, the phone also discharges faster.

The kit includes a charger, but at 1.5A.

About display features

Image quality is provided by a 5-inch screen and a standard 12800/720 resolution, although you can purchase a Plus model with 1920/1080 settings.

• high quality pictures;
• the display does not glare in the sun;
• advanced brightness and tone settings;
• oleophobic protective layer;
• Supports up to 5 touches at the same time.

• low quality oleophobic layer.

Equipment

The smartphone is packed in a snow-white box. Often the delivery set is different, the latter depends on the place of sale.

Standard format includes:

• USB cable;
• Charger;
• Instruction;
• Headset;
• Warranty card.

Among the advantages of the configuration, the presence of a headset is distinguished. In more expensive models, it is often absent. For the manufacturer, this is not particularly expensive, and the buyer is a nice bonus.

Design, ergonomics and style

These parameters are important for a modern user, along with technical characteristics. Despite the fact that the smartphone meets all ergonomic parameters, it may not seem presentable to many, but this is only at first glance.

So, we will present a detailed description of the appearance of the gadget, ending it with a list of advantages and disadvantages.

The design of the device is typical, as well as its dimensions, which can be classified as average. Controlling a smartphone with one hand is difficult, but possible.

The manufacturer released the body of the gadget in three colors: gray, silver and gold.

The back side is metal, or rather aluminum with plastic inserts. By the way, the latter do not spoil the general appearance. The side walls are also plastic, apparently due to this the manufacturer has reduced the cost of the smartphone, making it more accessible to the user.

The front side is glass, high-strength plexiglass is used in the models.But you should not refuse a protective film, since plexiglass is prone to scratches.

The case itself is a collapsible type. Under the back cover are slots for a SIM card and a flash drive.

• Collapsible body, facilitating the repair process;
• Aluminum case back.

• Plastic side inserts;
• The screen requires careful handling, as scratches appear quite often.

Processor Options

Options	Characteristics
type of processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 MSM8929
Peculiarities	8-core chip with 64-bit architecture, Cortex-A53 processor cores, and a maximum frequency of 1.4 GHz. Integrated graphics chip - Adreno 405
	energy-efficient, fairly powerful processor that provides satisfactory performance for any day-to-day tasks

• energy efficiency;
• High-quality graphics;

• The performance is satisfactory with medium intensity work.

Camera and its functionality

Reviews and opinions about the camera leave much to be desired, although the average user, who is not obsessed with selfies and Instagram, may well be satisfied with them.

A 13-megapixel module is responsible for shooting. Its advantages are the following:

• Can work in HDR mode;
• The owner can customize the ISO and shutter speed for themselves;
• Auto focus;
• Single color flash.

But, alas, there are also shortcomings:

• Some of the pictures have blurred areas;
• If the lighting is poor, then the photo comes out with a strong graininess;
• The camera does not work well in macro mode. The thing is that focusing often “does not catch”.

True, judging by the reviews, all these shortcomings are mainly characteristic only for the younger version of the gadget, while the older one is free from these disadvantages. Although if you believe the papers, the cameras on both versions are the same. It's all about photography.

Now, as for the video. It is written in FullHD at 30 frames per second. In daylight, there are no complaints about the quality, but with a lack of it, the quality of the shooting suffers, up to the appearance of strong graininess.

The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels. According to reviews for selfies and video calls, it’s quite enough.

Memory Options

In this matter, the Lenovo Vibe K5 manufacturer has exceeded all user expectations, providing the model with wide features or memory capacity.

• The presence of 2 GB of "OSes" ensures the speed of the gadget's reaction to the tasks specified by the user;
• Excellent work of several simultaneously running applications;
• Built-in storage - 16 GB, of which you can use 11 by downloading all the necessary applications;
• 32 GB Micro-CD installation available;
• In the settings there is a function to install games and applications on a flash drive.

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About network benefits

Despite the great experience of using cellular communications by mankind, its quality in the most remote corners of the country leaves much to be desired, and therefore this gadget parameter retains its significance and relevance.

Characterizing the model under consideration, we can designate it as a standard one. But users note a good reception, high-quality Internet connection.

• Support for an extended range of networks;
• Wi-Fi module with high reception quality;
• Bluetooth 4.1 series;
• Navigation and geolocation with fairly accurate parameters.

• In remote areas, there may be interruptions in the Internet connection.

In general, the quality of communication and network functions are flawless.

In this model, the main thing is the sound

A key feature of the sound system in this model is the presence of Dolby Atmos technology, which provides high sound quality, thanks to which the gadget is called musical.

• Two speakers with high volume;
• Clear sound even at maximum volume;
• The sound is voluminous;
• The presence of a speaker for noise suppression.

• The sound quality is achieved only with good headphones, it is advisable to purchase branded or original ones.

Also, users note that the use of non-original headphones and external speakers can adversely affect the operation of the gadget, its sound, in particular. And therefore, it is categorically not recommended to purchase replicas and headsets from other manufacturers for Lenovo.

Review results

This gadget model from Lenovo belongs to the strong middle peasants. But there are some differences from similar devices from other manufacturers, for example, that glass and metal are used in the finishing of the smartphone.

To improve overall performance, the gadget is equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon processor. Each core runs at 1.4 MHz. The video processor costs Ardeno.

The owner can take advantage of 16 GB of internal memory. According to reviews, they are quite enough to install the required software without using the memory of an external card for this.

The RAM is 2 GB, which allows not only to actively cache everything that happens, but also to keep a huge number of running programs in memory.

The advantages of this model include the following:

• The equipment of the gadget is quite fashionable and, most importantly, a modern processor;
• A good amount of RAM, not inferior to more advanced models;
• Two cameras - front 5 MP and rear 13 MP;
• Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology, high sound quality thanks to two multimedia speakers;
• The justified cost of a smartphone.

However, users note the following shortcomings of the model:

• The battery capacity is only 2750 mAh, which is not enough for long work. You need to constantly carry a charger with you and look for a place to recharge;
• Despite the fact that the rear camera has, according to the application, 13 megapixels, the quality of pictures from it leaves much to be desired;
• There are problems with geolocation;
• A minimum of flash memory, which negatively affected the performance of the device;
• In general, the smartphone is aimed at music lovers, but it is difficult to recommend this gadget to fans of games and selfies.

Who is the model for?

You can recommend the model to not particularly picky users. Given the fact that the manufacturer has focused on high-quality sound, the other parameters of the gadget are average. At the same time, it is also impossible to talk about their low quality. High quality network support allows you to listen to any tracks on Yandex Music. The application works well, the track goes without freezes, and it also downloads pretty quickly.

For users with a claim and lovers of reading, we note that you can get two pleasures at once: read the works of your favorite author and listen to your favorite compositions. You can create and memorize your individual playlist.

By downloading additional music applications, you can set up notifications about new releases and popular tracks.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the possibilities of sound settings. The organizer is simple, but its advanced features allow you to create a personalized sound by boosting the bass or vice versa by setting the stereo sound.