Today we will discuss the phone called Lenovo K920 Vibe Z2. This creation of a Chinese manufacturer appeared on the mobile device market not so long ago. Actually, we will talk more about the device itself a little later, and we will start the article with a small introduction to the history of the creation of the flagship.
About Lenovo
We all remember very well that the manufacturer Lenovo bought Motorola Mobility, after which he solemnly made a promise in which he mentioned his plans to divide the smartphone market. More specifically, the Chinese firm has decided, if you can call it that, to subjugate several segments to ensure sustainable dominance over other companies. At the same time, as expected, Lenovo announced strong ambitions: it wanted to take no less than third place in sales at least. The Chinese company was not even going to reckon with consolation prizes instead of (minimum!) Bronze. This option was de facto not even considered.
Despite suchseemingly exorbitantly ambitious performances, the firm has every chance to realize its desire. Currently, there is official data that can tell us that Lenovo closes the top five in the smartphone market. Don't you think that this is really a result that is worth our attention? Nevertheless, we will assess the success of the manufacturer soberly. Of course, the bulk of the sold devices diverge precisely in China. On the territory of the Russian Federation, devices classified as A-series are more popular. The situation shifted when a series of flagships called Vibe appeared on the horizon.
Passion of models
Not only Lenovo K920 Vibe Z2 is rich in the company's corresponding product range. One of the devices included in the line is the Vibe X. This is quite a stylish flagship solution. Currently, its cost is about ten thousand rubles. Probably, the device can rightly be called the best in the segment. It supports Full HD image output. However, Vibe X is not the only solution.
Following, just stepping on the heels, comes the Vibe X2. Already from the name it is clear that this is nothing more than a follower of the previous model. The starting price of the device fell into the range from fifteen to seventeen thousand rubles. But even despite such a cost, the device remains very relevant and popular not only among our compatriots, but also in the international arena.
A LenovoVibe Z2 Pro, the price of which at the very beginning of sales was 23 thousand rubles, is in a permanent deficit. A smartphone is produced in some intricate way, while sometimes in the warehouses of cellular communication stores it is not enough for full-fledged sales. How the Chinese manufacturer will deal with this problem, we should not worry. Therefore, we simply note that Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, the price of which has now soared to 27 thousand rubles, continues to be the most affordable tablet phone equipped with a HD screen among its competitors.
A truncated version of the flagship has already been released. Many people call it Lenovo Vibe Z2 Mini, but it is best to remove the last word from the name, because this is how official sources and representatives of the Chinese company position it. Perhaps there are practical reasons for this. In fact, answer just one question: can a phone with a 5.5-inch screen be called a Mini? It will look illogical to say the least. However, the word still has a place in the device index. That is, it is called like this: K920 Mini. But it's much easier to put the device simply under the name Vibe Z2, which we see.
Smartphone Lenovo Vibe Z2 Titanium got its name due to the use of exclusively metallic materials in the construction. Before us is a device that has a thickness of only 7.8 millimeters, is equipped with a fairly powerful and high-quality camera (the function of optical stabilization is built-in). The rest should be notedsupport for two SIM cards, the presence and operation of a 64-bit processor of the Qualcomm family, a powerful battery with a capacity of 3,000 mAh. The cost of the apparatus is 20 thousand rubles. But the price is justified as the prices of all mobile devices are currently on the rise. In the meantime, we are moving on to a more detailed analysis.
Communication
The subject of our today's review is equipped with a large number of different modules, and now we will talk about them in more detail. So, the phone works in the GSM, UMTS, and LTE bands. The latter actually means open access to fourth-generation cellular networks. Well, in principle, for a device of the corresponding price segment, this is more the rule than the exception. 4G networks will allow the owner of the phone to exchange data and Internet traffic at an increased speed. Now you can download and upload pictures, music, videos and movies faster. Do not forget that the interaction with the browser and web pages in it will also be faster.
International network
By the way, about the Internet. Access to it is provided by 3G and 4G standards. There are options with GPRS, as well as EDGE. But it is preferable, of course, the first two. A built-in modem is provided. If necessary, you can create a Wi-Fi hotspot. Other users who have wireless communication modules in their devices will be able to connect to it. These can be smartphones on different operating systems, tablet computers and laptops. It will also be possible to connect to an access point from a computer, but only if a network card with a Wi-Fi module is installed there.
Exchange files with other devices allows bluetooth technology. Here its module is equipped according to version 4.0. Wi-Fi operates in the b, g, and also n bands. If you actively use e-mail to exchange messages with other users, then you will probably use the built-in E-mail client. It will be possible to synchronize a smartphone with a computer or laptop via a MicroUSB cable - USB 2.0.
Display
The diagonal of the screen in “Lenovo Vibe Z2” is 5.5 inches. The display matrix is made using IPS technology. This means that the user will not need to think especially about whether his vision is deteriorating. IPS technology reduces eye strain, which allows you to read e-books from the device screen for a long time even in night mode with minimally activated backlight. The screen resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels. Thus, the picture is displayed in HD quality. Up to 16 million colors are transmitted. The color reproduction is generally good, the fonts and the picture do not fade in the sun. There is a good supply of brightness. Capacitive touch screen. There is a multi-touch function. It handles multiple simultaneous touches. To further protect the screen, you can purchase a case for Lenovo Vibe Z2 at a mobile phone store.
Cameras
The resolution of the main camera of the device is 13 megapixels. The device takes very good pictures, and the user has the opportunity to change the settings as he sees fit. Pictures are obtained in a resolution of 4128 by 3096 pixels. As mentioned earlier, the device is equipped with optical image stabilization. The cover for Lenovo Vibe Z2 allows you to protect the device from mechanical damage, but does not block the flash located on the side of the main camera lens. LED flash with good power. Video recording is carried out in a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The frame rate is 30 frames per second. An additional camera is located on the front side of the phone, its resolution is 8 megapixels. Selfie lovers will definitely appreciate it.
Chipset
The hardware is represented by a processor from the Qualcomm family. This is a Snapdragon 410 model, under the name MSM8916. As part of the chipset, four cores work at once, which meanwhile ensure the smooth operation of the operating system. Their maximum clock speed is on the order of 1.2 GHz.
Memory
The amount of RAM is 2 gigabytes. Let's not forget that a part of it is taken by the jealous and greedy utterly operating system of the Android family. To store user data is available 32 gigabytes of non-volatile memory. In principle, this is not so little. The volume can be filled with any files, be it e-books, games or applications, cache programs, music, videos or movies. It doesn't matter, in general.
Conclusion and reviews
What can the owners of this model tell about its pluses and minuses? According to customer reviews of the device, it has the following advantages:
- good main camera with optical stabilization function;
- superb 8MP front camera;
- exclusively metal thin body;
- work with two SIM cards;
- large long-term memory;
- powerful battery.
At the same time, the owners of the device talk about the presence of some minor and major flaws. For example, many users noted that the resolution could be made larger with such a diagonal. Otherwise, the owners of the phone highlight the following disadvantages:
- no slot for external MicroSD drive;
- protruding main camera lens.
