One of the most interesting offerings in the entry-level smartphone segment is the Lenovo A850. Feedback from the owners of this device, specifications and other important information about this gadget is the subject of this review.
CPU and its capabilities
In September last year, sales of this device started, and it can still be purchased. It is not necessary to expect high performance from the processor that is installed in it. But still, the Lenovo A850 is not so bad in this regard. Feedback from satisfied owners only convinces of this. It is based on the most common 4-core chip today - this is the MTK6582M from the leading developer of such microcircuits, MediaTEK. The frequency of this CPU can range from 300 MHz (minimum compute load) to 1.3 GHz (peak performance mode). The number of cores involved also changes dynamically. At minimum loads, only one computing module is in operation. But in the maximum mode, all 4 cores work at once. But this is all just a theory. Ifmove on to practice, then on such a hardware such a resource-intensive game as Asph alt 7 is launched without any problems. By the way, it is installed in the basic configuration. So you can evaluate the real level of computing power of this gadget immediately after purchase.
Graphics accelerator
The Lenovo Ideaphone A850 smartphone uses 400MP2 from Mali as a graphics adapter. It harmoniously complements the 4-core MTK659M processor and allows you to fully unlock its potential. Also, this solution of Chinese engineers ensures smooth scrolling of the image on the smartphone screen.
Screen and its characteristics
The feature of this device is the screen. Its diagonal is a record 5.5 inches. In the initial segment among branded devices, it simply has no competitors. Its resolution is 960 pixels long and 540 pixels wide. The pixel density at the same time is 200 PPI. If you look closely, you can see the points from which the image is formed. Display brightness is acceptable. It is built on the basis of a sufficiently high-quality IPS matrix. Viewing angles are close to 180 degrees.
Case and ergonomics
There are three design options for this smartphone on sale: white, gold and black. The greatest demand, as you might guess, is Lenovo A850 BLACK. It does not get dirty so much, and scratches on its surface are not so noticeable. This is a great solution for thoseWho needs a stylish and representative phone. But the Lenovo A850 GOLD and WHITE modifications will appeal to the fairer sex more. In form, this model is a monoblock with the possibility of touch input. The entire body of the device is made of glossy plastic. Therefore, without a protective film and a cover in this case, you definitely can not do. They will have to be purchased additionally. The front panel displays a speaker, a light and proximity sensor, as well as a camera for making video calls. Below the screen are the buttons "Home", "Menu" and "Back". It should be noted right away that there is no backlight in them and it will be problematic to work on this device in complete darkness. The volume buttons are located on the right edge of the smartphone. In turn, the shutdown button with a 3.5 mm jack is located above the screen. At the bottom is a microUSB socket, which is used to charge the battery or connect to a personal computer. The main camera and a loud speaker are displayed on the back cover.
Cameras
Like in every device of this class, two cameras are installed in Lenovo A850 at once. Their characteristics are quite modest. Let's start with the main one, which is displayed on the back of the device. It is based on a 5 MP matrix. It has auto focus and LED backlight. But there is no image stabilization system, and this is a serious drawback. But everything is fine with video recording, and you can make videos in the quality of "HD", that is, with a resolution of 1920 pixels in length and 1080 pixels in width. The second camera is displayed onfront side of the gadget, and it is based on a 2 megapixel matrix. Her main task is to make video calls, and she does an excellent job with this.
Memory subsystem
The memory subsystem of Lenovo IDEAPHONE A850 is quite standardly organized. This is a "classic" 1 GB DDR3 RAM. This volume is quite enough to run most applications, including resource-intensive ones. Built-in flash memory - 4 GB. It is broken down as follows: 800 MB is a place for installing software, 1.2 GB is occupied by the OS and 2 GB is intended for storing personal data of a smart phone user. As experience shows, this volume is often not enough for comfortable work. Therefore, you cannot do without an external drive in the MicroSD format. You can install a card with a maximum capacity of 32 GB in your smartphone.
Set of the box version of the device
Mobile phone Lenovo A850 in terms of configuration can not boast of something unusual. Among the documentation there is a multilingual instruction manual and a warranty card. Everything else is also standard:
- The smartphone itself.
- 2250 milliamp/hour battery.
- Modest speaker system.
- Charger.
- Universal cord with MicroUSB connector. It can be used for both battery charging and PC communication.
Battery
Lenovo A850 has a weak 2250 milliamp/hour battery. Reviews of the owners of this gadget say something completely different. HerThe capacity is enough for 2 days of active use of the device. Taking into account the hardware stuffing and the diagonal of the display, this is an excellent indicator for today. Here, most likely, the engineers - programmers of the Lenovo company worked hard. It is their merit that this device can function for so long on a single battery charge. If the device is in sleep mode, then the battery life will increase to one week.
Soft
An interesting situation is obtained with the software of the Lenovo A850. The firmware in the initial state indicates the version of the Android OS with the serial number "4.2.2". This is the most popular release of this operating system to date. But it is not installed in a "pure" form, but with a number of add-ons. To optimize the system interface for the needs of the user, Lenovo Laucher was installed. It is complemented by a set of the following utilities: Norton Security antivirus, Evernote messenger, Skype, and the AccuWeather weather forecast widget. An interesting situation on this gadget develops with browsers. There are two of them installed on this smartphone at once: "Chrome" and "UC browser". Each of them takes up space in the device's memory, and it is impossible to uninstall any of them. Four excellent toys are installed on the A850 at once. First of all, it is worth highlighting the previously mentioned "7th Asph alt", which is supplemented by Block Break 3, Little Big City and Gameloft Store.
Communications
A850 has a rich set of communications. Among them arethe following:
- Wi-Fi is the main way to exchange data with the global web. At the same time, the speed can reach a phenomenal 150 Mbps. The most common standards for this wireless method of information transfer are supported: b, g and n.
- Bluetooth is a universal method for exchanging data with similar devices. It is great for transferring music, videos, photos and small text documents.
- Support for 2nd and 3rd generation networks. It is possible to install 2 SIM cards at once, but they will work in Stand By mode, that is, if you are talking on one of them, the second will be out of range. The maximum information transfer rate in third-generation networks can reach 21 Mbps, but with 2G everything is very deplorable. A few hundred kilobytes maximum.
- To determine the location of the device on the ground, you can use a GPS transmitter.
- Among the wired interfaces, one can distinguish MicroUSB, which is used to connect to a PC.
Reviews and summaries
Lenovo A850 turned out to be an excellent entry-level smartphone. Reviews all over the Internet on the relevant thematic resources indicate this. A large screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, an excellent bunch of CPU and graphics adapter, long battery life, affordable price of $ 150 - these are the advantages that allow you to stand out from the competition. Of course, this device also has disadvantages. First of all, you need to select the body, which is completelymade of plastic. Therefore, the owners of this device simply cannot do without a protective film and a cover. Also the sound quality is far from the best. And the camera can not boast of outstanding technical characteristics. But do not forget that Lenovo devices with the “A” index belong to the budget segment. Therefore, it is not necessary to expect something supernatural from the same Lenovo A850 BLACK, for example. This is just an inexpensive and high-quality entry-level smartphone with a large screen diagonal.
