One of the most interesting phablets in terms of price/quality ratio today is the Lenovo S860. Reviews, cost, specifications and photo quality - that's what this article will be devoted to.
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The main components on which the performance of any smartphone depends are the central processing unit and graphics adapter. It is their characteristics that determine the capabilities of the device. The time-tested MT6582 is used as the CPU in this smartphone. It consists of four cores of the Cortex-A7 architecture, each of which can operate at a clock frequency from 0.3 GHz to 1.3 GHz (depending on the level of complexity of the task being solved). This processor belongs to the middle segment of devices. For most everyday tasks, its resources will be enough. From web browsing to complex 3D toys, it will pull them through with no problem. The Lenovo S860 has a similar situation with the graphics adapter. Reviews indicate that it has a normal, average level of performance. This gadget has 400 MP2 from Mali. ATthe result is an excellent combination of a mid-range processor and graphics adapter.
Look, body and usability
The front panel of this phablet is made of ordinary plastic. Not quite the right decision of the developers, since on a device with a diagonal of 5.3 inches it is better to use tempered glass "Gorilla Eye". It is more resistant to scratches. Therefore, S860 owners simply cannot do without a special protective film, which can be purchased for an additional fee. But the body of complaints does not cause. It is made of aluminum and is almost impossible to damage.
Lenovo S860's management system is well organized. The photo in our article confirms this. The volume swings are located in the upper right corner, and the power button is hidden on the upper edge in the center. Below the screen are three "standard" control buttons: "Home", "Go to the previous page" and "Menu". This design solution allows you to control the device with one hand with a minimum number of movements.
Screen
As noted earlier, the S860 belongs to the class of phablets, that is, devices with a diagonal of 5 inches or more. In this case, we are talking about 5.3 inches. The display is based on a high-quality IPS - a matrix with a resolution of 1280 pixels in length and 720 pixels in width. Image quality, color reproduction is rich. It is almost impossible to distinguish a single pixel. Supports processing up to five touches to the sensor surface at the same time.
Cameras: what they can do
Like most similar devices, two cameras are installed in Lenovo S860 at once. Feedback from the owners of the device indicates that the one located on the back allows you to take pictures and videos. It is based on an 8 megapixel matrix. It is also equipped with LED backlight for shooting at night, there is an automatic image stabilization system. The maximum resolution of the photo obtained from it is 3248 x 2448 pixels, and the video, in turn, can be recorded in the format of 1280 x 720 pixels. More modest parameters for the second camera. The matrix is 1.6 megapixels, and its main purpose is to make video calls.
Memory capacity
Different amount of RAM can be installed in Lenovo S860. A review of existing offers on the Internet indicates two modifications of this device: one of them has 1 GB, and the second has 2 GB. So you need to check with the seller before buying how much RAM is in this model. By the way, the acquisition of the second modification is preferable.
The situation with the built-in flash drive is simpler: the S860 has 16 GB installed, 1.2 GB of which is reserved by the operating system itself. The rest of the built-in memory is dedicated to the needs of the user. If for some reason this is not enough, then you can always install an external drive with a maximum capacity of 32 GB.
What's in the box?
This smartphone model has a standardequipment. This is an entry-level device, in which there is nothing superfluous. The warranty card and the instruction manual are the complete list of documents that come with it. In addition to them, the box also contains:
- The device itself with a built-in battery.
- Charger.
- USB/micro-USB adapter cable. It charges the battery or connects to a personal computer.
- OTG cable. It allows you to connect various USB devices (such as a flash drive) to your smartphone.
- Entry-level speaker system.
As noted earlier, case and screen protector are not included and will need to be purchased separately.
Battery
A serious plus against competitors is the Lenovo S860 TITANIUM battery. Feedback from satisfied owners of this mobile device is another confirmation of this. In this case, we are talking about a battery capacity of 4000 milliamps / hours. Its resource is enough for 2 hours of active use (making calls, listening to music, watching movies and surfing the Internet). For a device with a diagonal of 5.3 inches, this is an excellent result. But here it is necessary to note one nuance. Not the last role in all this is played by the work of Chinese programmers. Most likely, they have optimized the code so that the battery life is used to a minimum. Hence the figure of 48 hours of battery life.
Program part
Initially installed version"Android" with serial number 4.2.2 for Lenovo S860. The firmware is updated after the first connection to the Internet to one of the latest versions 4.4.2. This happens automatically and the user does not have to take part in it. A fairly rich set of applications is also preinstalled. The SECUREit program is used to protect against viruses. Two serious and demanding toys are immediately installed: one of them is the seventh revision of Asph alt, a first-class racing simulator, and the second is Real Football 2014. As the name suggests, this is a football game. Toys allow you to immediately verify the computing capabilities of the device in the store.
Another important utility that is originally in the software part of the gadget is Evernote. It allows you to exchange messages via SMS. Social apps include Twitter and Facebook. But their domestic counterparts will have to be installed from the market.
There is also a Kingsoft Office package that allows you to work with office documents on this smartphone.
Another important application is Skype, which allows you to make video calls while connected to the global web.
Connectivity
Lenovo S860 has a fairly rich set of communications. Characteristics in this regard, he has the following:
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lenovo s860 photo The main way to connect to the Internet is Wi-Fi. It allows you to transfer data at speeds up to 150 Mbps. You can easily and easily upload files of any size. The only onedisadvantage - small range.
- An additional way to connect to the Internet is through GSM networks. The device is capable of working both in 2G and 3G. The maximum speed with appropriate coverage can be 21 Mbps. If the device will work in networks of the second generation, then the maximum that you can get in them is a few hundred kilobytes.
- To exchange information with similar smartphones, it is best to use Bluetooth. This device has a version 3.0 transmitter. Of course, not the latest version 4.0, but still it will be able to work easily and simply with most devices.
- GPS transmitter installed for navigation. To fully reveal its functionality, the smartphone has a special Navi application with a set of maps.
- The easiest way to connect to a PC is to use a micro-USB cable. The necessary cable is included in the basic package. In this case, three modes of operation are possible at once. The first one is like a regular flash drive. The second is in webcam mode. And the last, third - setup mode.
Among the shortcomings are the lack of an infrared port and the inability to work in the domestic analogue of the GPS navigation system GLONASS. But there's nothing wrong with that. The absence of the first of them is compensated by Bluetooth. And without GLONASS, you can get by with just one GPS.
Results and reviews
Sufficiently balanced and well-equipped is the Lenovo S860 smart phone. Feedback from happy owners of this gadget is another confirmation of this. Atit has practically no weaknesses and shortcomings. Everything you need for work and entertainment is on it and works great. At the same time, the diagonal of 5.3 inches provides a comfortable environment for solving any task Lenovo S860. The price of this smartphone is quite modest and currently stands at $ 220. This is a great gift that will not leave anyone indifferent.
