Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus - Review of a smartphone with a good design, mediocre battery and camera. Lenovo K5 Plus: specifications and descriptions Specifications lenovo k 5 plus

On February 21, at the MWC 2016 mobile world congress, Lenovo unveiled two new smartphones: K5 and K5 Plus. New items can definitely be called not just brothers, but siblings, since the similarity in characteristics is 90%, only one of them is a little older and even then not much. Let's take a look at the details.

Differences

Smartphones, to put it mildly, do not differ much in their technical characteristics and parameters. There are only two main differences: displays and processors, and the rest is absolutely identical. Both new products have a five-inch screen and support for Dolby Atmos technology, which allows you to reveal all the facets of the sound of your favorite music. If you end up with relevant and well-mixed content, then it will be generally good.

External speakers (yes, there are two of them here) play quite loudly (above average) and efficiently. Still would! How else with Dolby Atmos support?

Detailed specifications Lenovo K5 and K5 Plus

Both gadgets have a 2750 mAh battery and according to the manufacturer, the talk time on the 2G module is up to 32 hours, 3G - up to 15.1 hours, the standby time is up to 322 hours. Of course, there is support for LTE networks. Random access memory installed 2 GB, and built-in storage of 16 GB, expandable up to 32 GB due to Micro SD memory cards. Both new items are supported by 2 SIM cards Micro format and run on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

Technical Lenovo specifications VIBE K5 and the plus versions are best compared visually, using a plate. In green, I mark the more interesting specifications in the extended version.

	Lenovo VIBE K5	Lenovo VIBE K5 Plus (Model A6020a46)
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 (64-bit, 8 cores) @ 1.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 (64-bit, 8 cores) @ 1.5 GHz
Video accelerator	Adreno 405 up to 550 MHz	Adreno 405 up to 550 MHz
RAM	2 GB	2 GB (free 1180 MB)
Built-in memory	16 GB eMCP	16GB eMCP (9.14GB available)
Memory card support	Yes, Micro SD up to 32GB	Yes, Micro SD up to 32GB
Display	IPS, 5 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels	IPS, 5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Main camera	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front-camera	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Battery	2750 mAh	2750 mAh
OS	Android 5.1.1	Android 5.1.1
cellular	2G, 3G, 4G (LTE Cat 4)	2G, 3G, 4G (LTE Cat 4)
Wireless interfaces		Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.1, FM radio, GPS, A-GPS
SIM card support	Dual Micro SIM	Dual Micro SIM
Connectors		Micro USB 2.0 (OTG is), 3.5 mm audio output
Sensors		Accelerometer, gyroscope, light and proximity sensor, digital compass
Audio		Dual speakers, dual microphones, Dolby Atmos support
Dimensions (edit)	142 x 71 x 8.2 mm	142 x 71 x 8.2 mm
The weight	152 g	152 g

The usual version (VIBE K5) was not at the company's stand. There was only K5 Plus. Already on this indirect basis, we can conclude that there is no model without the "plus" prefix and there is no need to release it. Later, I will explain why, but for now let's go over the device in more detail and a short, but still user experience.

Design

Outwardly, the smartphone does not represent anything special.

The design is the most common and there are a lot of similar smartphones on the market. Personally, the novelty reminded me of a long gone Samsung Galaxy Star Plus GT-S7262.

White, plastic, strongly protruding chrome-plated frames around the perimeter of the front side.

Above the screen is standard set front elements: 5 megapixel camera, sensors and earpiece.

At the bottom, there are touch-sensitive buttons for controlling the system. They are devoid of backlighting.

At the back, the device received a metal cover and plastic inserts at the top and bottom. All this is very boring and we have seen it more than once from a variety of companies.

System and performance

The device runs on Android OS 5.1. Since the novelty is completely new and many manufacturers are already installing Android 6.0 (the latest series of devices from LG, for example), the release of fresh devices with outdated operating systems is a strange step. However, the shell and software are well optimized.

Animation flies, switching between applications does not slow down - everything is fine with that.

In AnTuTu, the K5 Plus scores about 35 thousand points. Not a bad result, but also completely unbreakable. The most important thing is that the device does not behave like a budget flaw and works quite stably.

Cameras

It was decided to install a 5-megapixel front module and a 13-megapixel main module in the device. There was not the best lighting at the stand, but also not a complete collapse, so the smartphone had a chance to show itself and its photo capabilities.

It's nice that he coped with the test. Photos are of quite decent quality, a good level of detail, no problems with autofocus, and so on.

The only thing that confused me was the mistakes I made auto mode when setting the exposure. Out of about 20 frames, I left only seven pieces. The rest were either blown out, or the system made a mistake when setting the white balance. In general, if you are going to shoot with the K5 Plus, take several shots at a time. By the way, this general rule, which is applicable to any photographic equipment, even if it is a SLR camera.

Outcome

Both new products are available in three colors: platinum-silver, champagne pink and graphite gray. The company showed only silver, the most versatile options. I haven't seen the rest, so I can't say anything about them.

Let's move on to the most interesting thing - cost. At first, Lenovo price K5 Plus will be $ 149 (approximately 11 thousand rubles). For this money, even with no appearance, the smartphone is still very good. Doesn't slow down, fresh platform (Snapdragon 616), good cameras.

Everything seems to be good. However, there is a second. This is the price for the regular version of Lenovo VIBE K5. It is $ 129 or about 10,000 rubles. What?! You pay a thousand rubles (maybe one and a half) and get a Full HD screen instead of a weak HD one and a more efficient processor. Where is the logic?! Why release a junior version at all when, from a technical point of view, it is noticeably inferior to the older one, and the price difference is very small? I have no answer to this question

However, both phones will be available in a number of countries as early as March. Nothing is known about Russia. If the smartphone goes on sale, then it will be by the summer.

Release date: March 2016 (worldwide) Price: $ 129 and $ 149

Lenovo K5 (aka Lenovo A6020a40) is the most affordable of a series of budget K5 smartphones from Lenovo released in 2016. Inexpensive and at the same time sufficient powerful device will allow you to plunge into the world of multimedia and entertainment.

Equipment

Depending on the region of sale, the box with the smartphone may have different configurations, but the standard set is unchanged: the smartphone itself, a wired headset, a charger with a microUSB cable and a set of documentation.

Also, the box may contain an original plastic bumper or protective film.

Vibe K5 Specifications

Lenovo A6020a40 runs an 8-core Snapdragon processor 415 s clock frequency 1.4 GHz. Responsible for the graphics video accelerator Adreno 405. The smartphone comes with two gigabytes of RAM.

In contrast to the more advanced, 5-inch display with IPS-matrix in Lenovo K5 has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels with a pixel density of 294 per inch. The screen is quite high quality and does not cause discomfort when working with it.

The smartphone has two slots for SIM cards and a separate slot for a memory card. This means that you do not have to sacrifice one SIM card when expanding the available space. Despite the fact that the device supports work in 4G networks, the LTE standard is supported only by the first SIM card.

The main camera has a resolution of 13 MP and an aperture of F / 2.2, and the front camera is 5 MP with a maximum aperture of F / 2.8.

Sample video from the camera

The battery capacity is 2750 mAh. This is enough for about 13 hours of communication in 3G networks, 8.5 hours of surfing the Internet via WiFi or 8 hours of watching movies.

The smartphone provides OTG support, which means that you can connect flash drives, mice, keyboards and other peripherals.

Manufacturer	Lenovo
Model	Lenovo Vibe K5
Date of announcement	2016, February
Network support	GSM / HSPA / LTE
- 2G	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
- 3G	HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100
- 4G	LTE
Bluetooth	v4.1, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, hotspot
Dimensions (edit)	142 x 71 x 8 mm (5.59 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches)
The weight	142 g (5.01 oz)
Accumulator battery	Removable Li-Ion 2750 mAh
Display	5.0 inches (~ 68.4% smartphone surface)
- permission	720 x 1280 pixels (~ 294 ppi)
CPU	Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415
- CPU frequency	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
- graphics	Adreno 405
Memory	16 GB, 2 GB operational
USB	microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go
Operating system	Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)

Appearance

The smartphone completely repeats the appearance of its "older brother" Lenovo K5 Plus. The beveled corners make the device look more compact than it actually is.

On the front side there are: front camera, earpiece, sensors, display, event indicator and three touch control buttons.

On the back there is a camera with flash, microphone, Lenovo logo and speaker grill. The back cover is mostly made of aluminum, but also has plastic inserts. This gives the device a more expensive appearance. Since the cover is removable, the memory card and SIM card slots are located underneath.

Another microphone is located on the bottom edge of the smartphone.

As for the power and volume buttons, they are located on the right side, and the connection of headphones and charger- on the top.

The side edges are framed by a pretty silver metal-like outline.

Video review Lenovo K5

Outcomes

In general, the Lenovo K5 smartphone is a pretty solid state employee with good technical characteristics and pleasant appearance... The advantages of the device include the presence of two full-fledged slots for SIM cards (not a combo with microSD), a loud stereo speaker, a removable cover and a replaceable battery... Of the minuses - not very good video shooting and the lack of updates for newer versions operating system.

Today we have Lenovo review K5 or there is another name - Lenovo A6020, which is a novelty in 2016, first shown at the NVC-2016 technology exhibition in Barcelona. Including several more powerful modifications came out, but we'll talk about them another time.

Smartphones of the Vibe line are always referred to as devices of the premium series, that is, to the flagship flagships. But specifically, the Lenovo Vibe K5 is more of a budget phone.

The box is made of white cardboard with the image of the gadget on the front. In addition to the phone, the kit includes:

• instruction on quick start and a warranty card;
• charger for 5 volts, 1.5 amperes;
• MicroUSB cable;
• earbuds;
• plastic plump case;
• protective film.

Quite a rich package bundle, which is not often seen.

Appearance

Lenovo k5 case is made of plastic, glass and metal. The manufacturer offers several colors: light gray, dark gray or graphite and gold.

The front of the phone looks standard. Above the screen is an earpiece, a front camera with a 5 megapixel extension, as well as light and proximity sensors. There is also a notification indicator located in the upper right corner. It can change its color to green and red. Below the display are the standard navigation keys for Android systems... They are without backlighting, but with reflective paint.

On the right side face there is an on / off button, as well as a volume rocker. The left end is empty. A hole for a microphone is made on the underside. made of plastic. The upper end is made of plastic, which is not easy, but to improve the signal of the antennas. There is also an output for charging MicroUSB, a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset or headphones.

The back cover is made of aluminum with plastic inserts. It is removable. The lid is not very pliable, but nevertheless it can be removed, which can be generally attributed to the pluses. The main lid frame is made of aluminum, but the top and bottom strips are made of metal, although they are plastic.

Under the cover is a removable lithium-ion battery, two microSIM slots and a separate slot for a memory card. On the back cover there is the main antenna, under it there are several contacts from it.

There are two speakers on the bottom. One of the main features of Lenovo K5 is the presence of two stereo speakers. This, combined with Dolby Atmos technology, allows you to get quite high quality sound... True, the technology can be fully appreciated only with headphones. The sound is loud and spacious.

In the upper part, there is a peephole of the main camera with an LED flash (its extension is 13 megapixels), and under it is a second microphone for noise reduction. In the middle is the Lenovo logo.

Dimensions:

• Height - 142 mm;
• Width - 71 mm;
• Thickness - 8.2 mm:
• Weight - 142 grams.

Lenovo K5 turned out to be a weighty smartphone because of its metal back cover.

The device is comfortable in the hand.

The phone is easy to operate with one hand. There is a dusting on the back cover, but the smartphone still slips in spite of this.

Screen

The K5 has a 5-inch display with an HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This figure is very average today. The screen is made using IPS-matrix technology. The density is 204 ppi.

The viewing angles are pretty good and of high quality. The fonts look sleek. It can be noted that the screen in this gadget turned out to be of high quality with a good margin of brightness.

Supports display up to 5 simultaneous touches. There is a light oleophobic coating on the surface. The finger glides well, but it feels like the coating is weak, and it can wear out over time.

Processor, OS and autonomy

Specifications the devices are as follows:

• Quallcom Snapdragon 415 octa-core processor. Four Cortex A-53 cores operate at a maximum frequency of 1.4 GHz, two auxiliary ones can reach speeds up to 1 GHz under low load. Although in the settings the processor is displayed as 615. This is due to the fact that they differ only in different operating frequencies. The original 615 runs at 1.7 GHz, while the 415 runs at 1.4 GHz.
• Video accelerator Adreno 405.
• RAM - 2 GB.
• Built-in memory - 16 GB, where 11.6 GB will be available at the start. Supports memory cards up to 32 GB.

But how does the Lenova vibe K 5 behave in games? In heavy Asphalt 8, the picture is juicy, which does not particularly affect the smoothness of the process. The phone behaves more or less adequately. There are no brakes. But if you take, for example, football stimulants, then the results are not very good. Fps drawdown appears. Tanks also go quite smoothly, but subject to lower settings.

The processor is controversial, for games - below average.

The device runs on the Android 5.1 operating system with a proprietary "shell" Lenovo Light UA on top of it.

Inside the gadget, a battery of only 2750 mAh is installed, which will be enough for a normal working day when used in an average load mode. If you are going to load it with games, you will have to recharge it twice a day.

Camera

As mentioned earlier, the device has two cameras: the main one with 13 megapixels and the front one with 5 megapixels. Standard set.

The user has at his disposal:

• Flash light.
• Autofocus and touch focus.
• Support for HDR mode and other yardage, which can be independently configured in the camera menu. From "Auto" and motion to night photography to "Night portrait" and "Beach".

Including the owner can choose the professional mode, where he will adjust the ISO level, add contrast, saturation, sharpness or shutter speed.

Peculiarities front camera consists in the fact that in the settings you can select "mirror photo", that is, the image will turn out exactly the same as you see it on the smartphone screen.

• 4 to 3 mode;
• Auto;
• White balance;
• Image quality;
• Additional effects.

But despite this, the quality of the photo is poor. The picture is a little blurry, there is no clarity and too much grain.

And when darkening the photo, in general, does not reach the level that it should be.

Perhaps, with subsequent firmware updates, this issue will be partially resolved.

The maximum video recording resolution is 1800p format. The maximum duration is 30 minutes. There is an autofocus mode and electronic image stabilization.

Results and price

What do we get in the end for 7 thousand rubles? As always, there are pros and cons.

1. Interesting design.
2. Separate SIM cards and memory card, that is, there is no need to choose anything.
3. High-quality screen.
4. Loud stereo speakers.

1. Not all games run well, Lenovo's optimization is a bit lame.
2. Very weak battery.
3. The price of this device.
4. Cameras.

Lenovo K5 is, in principle, a good smartphone that is suitable for most everyday tasks, but you should not expect from it beyond.

Video

A video review of the smartphone can be viewed below

The budget smartphone market over the past couple of years has become much more interesting than before. Chinese manufacturers now they manage to make devices several times cheaper than the flagships of the A-brands, but with a very interesting design and ample performance. Of course, this also affects the competition in the segment. Users now want to get a device that is not just cheap, but also functional. Today in the review we will see if MWC 2016 succeeded Lenovo smartphone VIBE K5 Plus compete with rivals.

The smartphone is sold in the usual two-color packaging for Lenovo. The package contains not only the device, charging and headphones, but is supplemented protective film on the display and a transparent plastic cover plate. Those who are very worried about the safety of their gadget will not have to spend extra money on these accessories. True, the case is not perfectly fitted, but you should not demand more from the complete accessory of a budget smartphone. It will cope with its function.

First impressions of the K5 Plus were spoiled a bit by the problems in setting it up. Recovery from recent backup ended in nothing. Well, it happens. But even when setting up as a new device, there were minor problems: either the application download would freeze, or for some reason, Wi-Fi would be turned off - in general, it was possible to install and configure all the applications I needed only from the third time. Fortunately, there were no other surprises. Hopefully, this is only a problem with our test sample, and the coming software updates will defeat these troubles.

Design and usability

Externally, the VIBE K5 Plus does not stand out from most ordinary smartphones. The choice of the user is available in white and gold case design options. In India, for example, there is a black case, but there is no such option on the Ukrainian website of the company. We got a white sample for review (with only white front panel). The back cover is removable, it is made of aluminum, but there are plastic inserts on the top and bottom. The lid flows smoothly into the sides of the device, which are separated from the display by a shiny edging.

The size, materials and shape of the case are not very well combined, the smartphone is slippery and it is not always convenient to use it with one hand. Of course, it will fit in a large palm without such problems, but it will still remain slippery. The complete cover does not greatly affect slippage, but it also slightly increases the dimensions. So before buying, you should definitely go to the store and spend some time with the device. In numbers, the dimensions of the gadget look like this: 142 x 71 x 8.2 mm, the weight of the structure was 150 grams.

The case is collapsible, the back cover is completely removable for installing SIM cards and a memory card (you can install two operator cards in a smartphone and add microSD to separate slots, and not, as it is fashionable now, to make the second slot combined, for one thing). Despite the removable "back", there are no special problems in operation. The mounts hold the lid tightly and do not emit extraneous sounds.

All controls are located on the right side, the left side remains empty. At the bottom end there is only a hole for the spoken microphone, and a headphone and microUSB jack is placed on top. On back part, in addition to the main camera with flash and an additional microphone, two main speakers were taken out. In front of the display is the earpiece, camera, proximity and lighting sensors; under the display there are three touch buttons without backlight.

The smartphone looks, subjectively, not bad, but there is nothing special in its appearance. We did not like only two points: the speakers are located where they overlap with your fingers during games and watching videos, which, accordingly, leads to sound distortion; the location of the microUSB connector on top is not the best, it is inconvenient to use the device with the cable connected. Otherwise, if the size of the case suits the user, then there should not be any global problems in use.

Display

The front panel of the smartphone houses a 5-inch display with Full HD resolution. The pixel density is 440 ppi - a remarkable number of pixels for such a diagonal. The IPS-matrix shows quite a nice picture. The viewing angles are good. There is a reading mode that applies a yellow filter to the screen. There is also a possibility manual setting saturation and color temperature.

There is also a light sensor in the state employee, but its work leaves much to be desired. The picture remains readable in the sun, but safety glass very glare. The oleophobic coating works as it should. There are no complaints about the accuracy of the sensor. Recognizes the display up to 5 simultaneous clicks.

Calibration is imperfect, but even with a direct comparison with flagship devices, the picture does not disappoint - before, not all top smartphones had such good screens... The only thing that the display lacked was the polarizing layer. But you hardly expect to see this in an inexpensive device. In general, such a display will be enough for an unpretentious user. Subjectively, the screen is very good for everyday use.

Sound

The company calls the sound one of the strongest aspects of the smartphone. The rear panel houses two speakers with support for Dolby Atmos technology. As expected, these are not the best speakers on the market, they are far from the level of HTC or Moto X Style, but they are clearly one of the strongest in their class. There is a lot of volume, the user can comfortably watch videos on YouTube, be it a video blog, a movie trailer or a music video. The only complaint is the location. The speakers are often covered with fingers when playing games and watching videos, and when they are upright, they are completely covered with a palm, and the sound is distorted.

The earpiece and microphone do their job well. The bundled headset is uncomfortable and sounds frankly cheap, but if you use good headphones, then the sound is enough. The signal, of course, is far from ideal, but it will be enough for most users.

Cameras

In today's state employees there are interesting cameras and the K5 Plus is no exception. The 13MP sensor allows for pretty good shots. In comparison with flagship cameras, of course, the difference is significant, but with good daylight the user will be able to get a satisfactory frame. It will probably take a few tries, but you can get an acceptable shot. Video recording is carried out at a maximum of 1080p, but the recording quality leaves much to be desired when the lighting is poor. Like all cameras, this one requires a lot of light, otherwise detail drops and unwanted artifacts appear. At night, when the street lights are on, the photos will be blurry and with a clear white balance missed.

The biggest problem is not even the quality of pictures in poor light, but the speed of work. The camera starts up for a relatively long time - you can't quickly get the smartphone out of your pocket and immediately take a normal picture. But the camera app is simple and intuitive. For fans of built-in effects, the K5 Plus has this capability.

The front camera has a 5MP sensor. In fact, like the main camera, this one will need a lot of light, otherwise the picture will come out soapy. This effect is further enhanced by regular means retouching. But it is worth mentioning that we are talking about budget smartphone and for its value these cameras are quite good.

Hardware platform and software

Inside the Lenovo VIBE K5 Plus, there is an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor, an Adreno 405 video core, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM expandable using a memory card (up to 32 GB). From wireless interfaces it lacked only NFC, but there is support for 4G networks. In tests, the results, quite predictably, are not record-breaking. The smartphone heats up when playing games within a comfortable range, and with more simple tasks heating is practically not felt.

As I already wrote, at first the smartphone worked with errors, which negatively affected the first impressions. Further things were better, but sometimes there were small delays and twitching of the animation. Alas, there is no stable smoothness of the interface and applications. When actively working with several tasks, when you need to quickly switch between different applications, this is especially felt. On the other hand, this is not the case and often these problems appear.

The gadget works under Android 5.1.1 with proprietary Vibe UI. Outwardly, the launcher is unlikely to appeal to all smartphone users. Some special useful functions he doesn't. Fortunately, it is not difficult to use any other UI design option. Subjectively, pure android would fit much better here. Perhaps this would have a positive effect on overall performance devices. I would very much like to hope that such a hitch in work is a problem with the test sample.

Autonomy

The removable battery with a capacity of 2750 mAh is capable of working a day at a very active model use - in other words, it is quite possible to count on 4 hours of the screen. Of course, serious gaming or navigation will affect this figure. My smartphone could show 3.5-4.5 hours of a working display. A big bonus in this case is the ability to replace the battery, which is much more convenient than any power bank. So the user should not have critical problems with autonomy.

Today is the time for a more interesting option - Lenovo K5 plus. In the review, we will figure out how interesting the plus version came out compared to the usual one? Should you buy it? Or is it better to pay attention to other Chinese companies?

The phone comes in a blue box with the model name. Inside, besides the K 5 plus itself, lies:

• Transparent case, which is nice bonus which leaves a pleasant impression of the company. It may be the simplest, but thanks anyway.
• Warranty cards and instructions in a separate envelope. The QuickStart Guide is multilingual where most languages ​​can be found. The limited warranty is only available in the countries listed on it.
• The screen protector is another bonus for this device.
• MicroUSB cable for connecting to a computer and charging. Feels like a very high quality and rather long cord.
• A headset with a microphone that can be used for calls. Regular headphones, there is nothing remarkable about them. The sound quality is obtained thanks to them very budget.
• USB adapter 5 Volt, 1.5 Ampere.

As you can see, Lenovo was not stingy to offer a full package of different buns to its customers.

Appearance

As in the regular version of the K 5, here the main part is made of aluminum, but there are two plastic inserts at the top and bottom. The gadget lies well in the hand, but because of the metal back cover, it strives to pop out of the hand.

On right side located the power button and volume control. There is nothing on the left side as the lid opens and the SIM card tray is inside. On back side there is a camera, flash and microphone on top. Below are two speakers and the Dolby logo. Let's talk a little about this technology, which makes the sound more spacious and interesting.

Thanks to Dolby Atmos, you can customize the sound output depending on the file you want to play:

• Films;
• Music;
• Games;
• Voice.

For example, in Music mode, the sound becomes better and more interesting.

Dolby Atmos sound changes significantly in headphones. It becomes richer, more interesting and enjoyable.

Dolby Atmos only has a positive effect on music. The smartphone produces a very good and high quality sound. If you are a music lover, then you should definitely pay attention to this device.

At the bottom there is only a microphone. At the top there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a charging port. At the bottom of the front, there are three touch-sensitive keys, which, unfortunately, are not backlit. At the top of the front side is the camera, speaker and proximity and lighting sensors.

Dimensions:

• Height - 142 mm;
• Width - 71 mm;
• Thickness - 8.2 mm;
• Weight - 150 grams.

The weight has increased slightly compared to the standard version of the K 5, but not critical.

The cover of the phone is removable, but it sits very tightly at the same time, so you shouldn't worry that it will accidentally fly off. Under it there are two slots for MicroSIM cards, a slot for a MicroSD card (up to 32 GB supported), as well as a battery.

Screen

Lenovo k5 plus has a 5-inch display with an IPS-matrix. The resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels, that is, Full HD. This is another change that has befallen the smartphone compared to the vanilla version of the K5.

The bezels around the display are not very large, at least in the darker versions. If we take the white version, then such frames do not look very nice anymore.

The screen is excellent - bright with good viewing angles. The brightness margin is really at a high level.

Operating system and processor

Now let's see what technical characteristics the Lenovo k5 plus has got:

• The eight-core Quallcom Snapdragon 616 processor, where four stronger cores operate at 1.5 GHz, four weaker ones already at 1.2 GHz.
• Graphics accelerator Adreno 405.
• RAM 2 GB.
• Built-in memory 16 GB. Almost 11 GB is available to the user, which is a bit small by today's standards, but can be expanded additionally up to 32 GB.

V Gta san Andreas works well on medium graphics settings, if you go to maximum, then jams occur. But, most likely, these are optimization problems. You can play this heavy game, but you should expect lags and drawdowns even with a decrease in the quality of the graphics. For a perfect game, you need to set the minimum settings. All other games on this device work great.

The smartphone runs on Android 5.1.1 operating system. There is a pretty nice Vibe UI - a proprietary shell from Lenovo. The shell works very quickly, and at the same time has a number of chips. For example, the possibility of customization that changes the Vibe UI style to the familiar Android. The Chinese and European versions of the device have different firmware installed.

To keep the phone running, the manufacturer installed a 2,700 mAh battery. She holds her smartphone very well, even higher than the average android device. With average use, the battery lasts for a day, with active use, for example, playing demanding games - for several hours.

Camera

Lenovo K5 plus has two cameras: the main one is 13 megapixels and the front one is 5 megapixels.

Cameras are one of the advantages of this device.

At the touch of a finger, focusing is much faster and better than in the simple K5 model, and the quality of images is much higher.

There is an HDR mode that allows you to get a brighter shot with fewer shadows. But when using this mode, it will be necessary to wait a little for the setting to take place. An example of a snapshot can be seen in the photo below.

On the street, the camera takes great pictures, as there is a lot of light. The detailing of textures is quite acceptable for this price segment. As soon as there is less light, the quality of the images decreases.

Outcomes

You need to immediately understand that Lenovo K5 plus is not a flagship, because its price is on average 14 thousand rubles. He has strengths like a screen, Dolby technology both the filling and the minuses in the form of a kind of call menu and small fonts.

The device turned out to be very interesting and definitely worth the money.

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