Lenovo has introduced its first LTE smartphone, the Lenovo Vibe Z,a razor-thin, fast device equipped with gesture controls, photo enhancement software and other premium technologies. To complement the Vibe Z, Lenovo also launched a trio of smartphones, starting with the S930, a supersized six-inch device primed for media addicts; the S650, a 4.7-inch compact workhorse; and the “tweener” A859.
These four new devices complement Lenovo’s existing portfolio of phones ranging from feature phones to premium smartphones across multiple price points. Lenovo, currently the #3 smart connected device maker worldwide, has been expanding into the global smartphone market by introducing smartphones in 18 countries in the past two years.
“We created the new Vibe Z with its elegant design, high performance and custom software so that people can truly have the best smartphone experience now at the speed of LTE,” said Liu Jun, senior vice president, Lenovo Business Group, Lenovo. “Along with the Vibe Z, our new S and A Series smartphones offer consumers choices of screen size and features so they can pick the Lenovo smartphone that’s right for them.”
As Lenovo’s first smartphone featuring LTE capabilities, the Vibe Z’s features include: fast data upload at up to 50 Mbit/s1 and downloading at up to 150 Mbit/s; operates on GSM/UMTS networks up to 2100; and comes with 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. The Vibe Z comes encased in a 7.9mm silver or titanium body weighing just 147 grams. It has a laser-etched, fabric-feel rear cover, and a 5.5-inch full high definition (1920×1080) IPS wide angle viewing touchscreen display. Images appear pin sharp leveraging the Vibe Z’s 20/20 Vision display with a pixel density of 400 pixels per inch. Technologies inside include: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad-core 2.2GHz processor to deliver extreme performance for watching movies, capturing and editing photos, multitasking among apps, playing games and video chatting; 2 GB of memory; up to 16 GB of internal storage; and running Android 4.3. For camera enthusiasts, it has a 13 MP rear camera with a large f1.8 aperture lens to defy low light situations, and a 5 MP front camera that’s equipped with an 84° lens for wide-angle shots.
The S930 allows for high definition and audio enhanced movie and gaming experience, while the S650 offers a powerful pocket-sized media device. Both smartphones adopt the Vibe Z’s silver body and laser-etched fabric-feel rear cover. The S930 supersizes the available screen real estate with its six-inch high definition 1280×720 touchscreen, while the S650 sports a compact 4.7-inch gHD 960×540 display with IPS wide angle viewing. The S930 provides an immersive and rich audio experience with its twin speakers and Dolby Digital Plus and even has directional sensors to move characters in 3D.
Both are powered by a MediaTek Quad Core processor and are running Android 4.2; and they come with an 8 MP rear camera with flash and a front camera.
Meanwhile, the A859 smartphone combines several features, including: 9.2mm thinness with a five-inch high definition (1280×720) IPS screen with 178° wide angle viewing; a dual SIM card; runs on a MediaTek 6582 processor; Android 4.2; 8 MP rear camera and a front camera; and 8 GB of storage.
The Vibe Z starts at $549 (or equivalent) and is available starting in February in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the Philippines. The S930 and S650 start at $319 and $229 (or equivalent), respectively. They are available beginning immediately in countries where Lenovo smartphones are sold. The A859 starts at $219 and is available starting immediately in countries where Lenovo smartphones are sold.
