Devices manufactured by Lenovo have received recognition from users more than once. One of these smartphones is the state employee A706.
Design
Quite often, a company introduces small design highlights into its devices. The device "Lenovo A706" also did not do without some correction of the boring look.
The front side has not been changed, it is difficult to distinguish it from the rest of the mass of phones, but the back panel has a glossy insert. Such a decision significantly diluted the bored look of the A series.
Except for the insert, there are no special changes in the device. The case is made entirely of plastic, and not very high quality. When compressed, the phone creaks, which indicates that the build quality is a little let down.
The arrangement of buttons and details will not surprise a person who has already encountered Lenovo devices. The display is adjacent to the camera, earpiece, sensors, and control buttons.
The main camera, of course with a flash, and the company logo are on the back side. In addition, there is a speaker on the bottom. There are no special changes besides insertion here.
Left end"Lenovo A706" has a cable connection jack, and the right one has a volume control. On top is the power button, as well as an input with a 3.5 jack for headphones.
The device is available in several colors: black, white and pink.
Screen
Equipped with a 4.5-inch diagonal device with an IPS matrix. This is quite enough for Lenovo A706, but the quality of the display itself leaves much to be desired. It seems not small for 2013, the screen received a resolution of only 854 x 480 pixels. Accordingly, pixels are noticeable during operation, and this spoils the impression of the device.
In the sun, the screen does not behave well either. Even at the highest brightness, the display fades. A good viewing angle slightly improves the impression, but in general the screen leaves much to be desired.
Filling
The MTK processor commonly used in Chinese devices has been replaced by Qualcomm. It's hard to say whether it's better or worse for Lenovo A706. Each of the processors has its own merits.
Smartphone performance is pretty good for a budget "Lenovo A706". Processor frequency characteristic - 1.2 GHz. This allows it to compete with newer inexpensive devices.
In principle, the entire filling of the device corresponds to modern state employees. There is a whole gigabyte of RAM, and this is an excellent indicator for a smartphone produced in 2013.
But the internal memory fails a little. Only 4 gigabytes installed, considering the cost of the system, there will be about 3 GB available for use. Of the rest, only 1 GB is allocated for applications, and 2 for other needs. Such a decision will significantly reduce the ability to install bulk games and the number of programs.
The ability to install a flash card for as much as 32 GB slightly smoothes the disadvantage. With this amount of memory, the user can be sure that there are no slowdowns and problems in operation.
Battery
The performance of 16 hours declared by the company is somewhat exaggerated for Lenovo A706. The characteristic of the battery volume is as follows: only 2000 maH. Considering the screen and all the stuffing of the device, you can count on about 5-6 hours of work without additional charging. And in standby mode, with minimal use, the phone is able to work for a day.
In general, the battery meets all the needs of the phone, but if you wish, you can replace it with a more voluminous analogue.
System
As always, the "Android" of Lenovo devices uses a proprietary shell. The device operates in version 4.1.2, which is quite good for a smartphone of the past.
Most advanced and modern programs may not run, but there will be plenty to choose from for every taste. In case of urgent need, it is possible to upgrade the system to a new one, although the choice of firmware will be reduced to various assemblies.
Communication
The main advantage of the phone is to work withmultiple SIM cards. Of course, it is difficult to surprise someone with such a feature, but the A706 has two radio modules.
It is the connected modules that allow two SIM cards to work simultaneously. For example, the user will be able to receive calls and use the Internet overnight.
Such a nice advantage is also supported by the work with all useful communication functions. Quick connection of the device to GPS, the presence of Wi-Fi, as well as Bluetooth, makes the smartphone stand out from the crowd.
Sound
The device has a good sound due to the use of Dolby Digital with the Plus prefix. The quality is really better both in headphones and speakers.
Naturally, when comparing the sound of A706 and recognized music leaders, the "Chinese" loses. But for a budget android it is quite acceptable.
Performance
The stuffing present may seem rather mediocre, but the phone produces good results. There is no lack of RAM or processing speed. The device quickly and without problems launches medium-demanding games, as well as applications.
Camera
When shooting with "Lenovo A706", the photos will turn out pretty decent, because the resolution of 2592 x 1944 is not bad for a state employee. It's even a bit surprising that a 5 megapixel camera is of such quality.
Of course, not without drawbacks: the noise suppression filter deprives the image of small details.
The device also has a frontal camera, but it is not capable of causing much enthusiasm. The simplest cameravideo calls without frills.
Package
Delivery set is standard. In the box, the buyer will see, in fact, the Lenovo A706 itself. Instructions, headphones, AC adapter, USB cable and warranty card included.
Dignity
Among all the advantages of the device, I would like to highlight the presence of a radio module that allows you to work with several cards.
It should also be noted a good stuffing for a budget device. All in all, these pluses make the A706 a great smartphone for work.
In passing, one can also note an entertaining design that slightly distinguishes the smartphone from the general background. In fact, all the advantages end there.
Flaws
The phone has about the same number of minuses. This includes a display with a poor resolution for such a diagonal and an average battery.
More minor will be camera flaws and a small amount of internal memory.
A notable disadvantage is the poor assembly of the device. The creak and plastic of the case can scare away the buyer and incline to choose a more reliable phone.
Reviews
At one time, users appreciated the device. Regarding the Lenovo A706, the reviews were mostly positive. Given that the smartphone was released in 2013, the ratio of cost and functionality pleased many people.
There were also dissatisfaction, but in most cases the problem was in the little things. Some owners were not satisfied with the small amount of memory or the quality of the screen.
Now, with the advent of many budget devices, fewer people are inclined to choose A706. Most likely, this trend has developed due to the not very advanced camera and the boring appearance of the "A" series devices.
Conclusion
To form your own opinion about the "Lenovo A706" review will not help. After all, you can come to certain conclusions only by feeling and testing the device yourself.
It is worth noting that the device fully justifies its cost. For everyday use and not the most demanding users, the phone will come in handy.
