Smartphone Lenovo Z5s: advantages and disadvantages

Lenovo is a Chinese electronics company. The brand was registered in 1984 in Hong Kong, based in Beijing. Research centers are located in China, Japan, USA. 1/5 of the world market is occupied by Lenovo computers. In 2014, the company bought out the Motorola Mobility division, which became a subsidiary of the brand.

Since then, the company has been ranked 5th in the production of modern inexpensive smartphones and mobile phones in the ranking among the best manufacturers. Customers in 160 countries around the world buy and use Lenovo electronics. The Chinese manufacturer once again pleased fans of high-quality inexpensive mobile technology by releasing an interesting Lenovo Z5s model.

New among smartphones in 2019

Appearance and body

Triple camera phone. The rear panel glass attracts the eye and gives only positive emotions. The kit includes a fingerprint scanner, an unusual camera. The appearance is a bit reminiscent of top-end Huawei devices, which can undoubtedly be attributed to the merits. The manner of imitation benefited the novelty. A glass case is built into a narrow metal frame. The frame is made in the size of 3.2 mm. It allows you to use the surface by 84.0%.

The device is protected from the external environment and its harmful factors. The IP68 level allows full protection against ingress of dust and short-term protection when the device is under water for 30 minutes at a depth of a meter or more. In this case, the smartphone will work.

Display

6.3-inch multi-touch frameless screen, can withstand up to 10 touches. The model has a built-in multilayer screen of the OGS type - when the sensor is placed inside the screen; the surface is covered with Curved Glass, excellent brightness of 500 cd / m² and contrast at a resolution of 2240 × 1080 pixels produces a clear picture and photo. A single screen design protects against dust, increases transparency, reduces optical distortion and glare. IPS LCD - the display has a Full-HD resolution and 16 million tint colors.

Due to the technology, the phone has a smaller overall thickness.

The naturalness of the picture is a little lame compared to other companies. However, the smoothed image is readable without stress in harsh environments, including exposure to the sun.

phone memory

The RAM of the device is 6 GB, which is an excellent reservation for quickly launching applications and stored files. The permanent built-in memory of 64 or 128 GB can be chosen by the buyer. Due to the RAM, the price of the device is slightly overpriced. As for the built-in one, you can add it using an external drive without overpaying about one hundred dollars for a smartphone. There is a microSD card slot. You can expand the additional memory up to 256 GB.

Operating system and processor specifications

Powered by Google's Android 9.0 operating system, the Lenovo Z5s is smooth and fast. Over time, it starts to fail a little, like most Android devices from other manufacturers. All factory settings give a small failure, so the operation of the smartphone will be trouble-free at first.

Snapdragon 636 octa-core chipset with Kryo 260 cores, 1.8GHz frequency, 14nm process technology and 64bit will let gamers enjoy applications and become winners. Medium graphics with the Adreno 509 accelerator and maximum presets make it possible to use resource-intensive toys.

The high performance of the processor allows access to several programs and applications at the same time.

Triple camera and its characteristics

With such photos, an amateur will move into the category of a semi-professional. Not a camera phone, but a smartphone with three cameras. Smartphone shots are cropped without loss of quality. The main camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels is capable of working with a single LED flash. Even at night, the light transmission will be close to natural.

Front-facing Selfie - The camera without flash can produce 8MP photos with portrait stabilization using the giro function. A good quality self-portrait can be obtained on cameras from 5 megapixels and higher. With similar characteristics and a capacitive smartphone battery, you can take photos throughout the day.

Accumulator battery

The model has a fast charging function. Capacitive battery - 3210 mAh, built into the device. Constant use of the smartphone allows it to be without recharging for 6-7 hours, despite the large screen. In normal mode as a phone with calls and messages, Lenovo Z5s will quietly keep the battery for 2 to 3 days. And if no one calls you, the battery will last for 5-6 days. An autonomous device will allow the user to talk during the day without turning off.

So that the smartphone does not fail and does not turn off during negotiations and the conclusion of important transactions, it is better to take an additional PowerBank with you. Expensive smartphones with a large diagonal suffer from a similar disadvantage: without additional recharging, the phone can turn off at the most inopportune moment, and the meeting or negotiations will fail. Wireless charging of the device is not provided.

Machine interface and communication

The smartphone has built-in wireless Wi-Fi 02/11ac. The module allows you to connect to fast Internet in a public place if you have no connection or if you run out of money on your account.

Bluetooth 5.0 allows you to use a wireless headset while driving a car, respecting the safety.

The Chinese do not use NFC technology in their country, so the buyer will not find such a function among national gadgets.There is no NFC in the considered smartphone. This means that you will not need a phone at the checkout in stores.

Communication frequencies allow you to work with any Russian operator. Supported 2G (GSM): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G (WCDMA): 800 / 850 / 1900 MHz 4G (FDD-LTE): B1(2100) / B3(1800) / B7(2600)

Navigation system

You can connect and use the GLONAS system; the usual ones are also supported: GPS, Internet - A-GPS navigation.

Additional features and sensors

The model has a built-in electronic compass, powered by GPS, which will allow you to navigate the terrain in the absence of maps. The function is suitable for mushroom pickers or travelers.

The existing gyroscope performs image stabilization, softening and smoothing the image on the screen. Auto portrait shooting will turn out to be of high quality, despite the conditions for creating frames: a trip on a boat, on an airplane when it hits an air hole, riding a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

The brightness settings of the display will be adjusted automatically depending on the ambient lighting of the room or street. A handy built-in feature for the design model, enabled through the quick access settings window.

The proximity sensor will protect the inaccurate user from unnecessary and unnecessary pressing the buttons on the smartphone. The event indicator will let you know about missed calls and notifications in chats and instant messengers by blinking a light on the front panel, even in silent mode. The sensor will protect the phone from constantly hanging in the user's hands and will allow you to view messages as needed.

The spatial position sensor of the phone allows you to control the game when the tilt angle changes, the position of the smartphone relative to the horizon.The accelerometer simplifies the management of navigation, game applications, use of the compass. It makes the smartphone convenient and simple.

The device does not have barometric and infrared sensors. These features are not core.

Protection

The fingerprint helps to unlock the phone using the scanner on the back. In addition to the specified blocking, the manufacturer announces the function of face detection, which adds an additional trump card to the line of pluses.

sound

The device is equipped with internal speakers and an integrated audio chip. Loud music lovers can use headphones - there is a connector on the side. The microphone works for phone calls.

SIM cards

The Lenovo Z5s smartphone has 2 slots: you can use two nanoSIM cards or one nano-SIM and a memory card.

Weight and dimensions of the gadget

The metal frame with glass body weighs only 172 grams. External dimensions 156.7x74.5 mm. The case thickness is 7.8 mm.

Languages

The model supports more than ten languages, including Germanic, Slavic languages, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian.

Specifications Lenovo Z5s:

Advantages and disadvantages

• stylish interesting design;
• the presence of three cameras;
• OGS - the screen produces excellent image quality;
• capacitive battery;
• availability of additional features;
• the presence of the gyroscope function;
• wireless technologies and navigation system are supported;
• good RAM, allowing the smartphone to work quickly and accurately;
• excellent ratio of quality and functionality of the device;
• ease of use of applications and the smartphone itself.

• lack of NFC - a system for paying for purchases;
• selfie camera works without flash;
• in case of problems and damage to the protective glass, you will have to change the OGS - the screen completely, which will cause a decent expense.

The smartphone perfectly combines cellular communication, computer functions, an amateur camera and support for gaming applications. The model and the price tag have not yet been officially presented on the Russian market, but you can already watch the video and read the brief specifications online.