Manufacturer Lenovo has firmly established itself in the market mobile devices. The range of gadgets is replenished with new models of different price segments. IN this review we will talk about Lenovo Vibe X2 (Vibe X update), and we will also talk about the differences between Lenovo Vibe X2 and X2 Pro.
Design
The body consists of several layers, the boundaries of which are clearly visible, which is the calling card of this gadget. Each layer has a different color design. The buyer can choose between White, Black and Red versions of the smartphone. The phone is comfortable to hold in your hand. The front panel is covered with special protective glass.
On the front there is a front camera, a speaker and three touch buttons. At the back there is a main camera and flash. There is a headphone output at the top, and a microUSB output at the bottom.
WITH right side There is a power button and a volume rocker. On the left side there is a slot for a microSIM card.
Display
The 5-inch IPS display of the smartphone has an HD resolution of 1920×1080. Even in bright light, working with the phone will be comfortable thanks to the anti-glare coating. The screen has a good reserve of brightness and reproduces colors well. Overall, the display is great for a variety of everyday tasks.
Cameras
Lenovo Vibe X2 has a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. The image quality of the main camera is quite good. Video is recorded in HD format.
Hardware and software
The MediaTek MT6595M processor with 8 cores and 2 GB of RAM is responsible for the performance of the smartphone. You can run demanding games on your phone, which is a definite advantage. 32 GB of memory is allocated for data storage; this volume cannot be expanded due to the lack of a slot for microSD cards.
The phone runs on Android 4.4.2 with Vibe UI shell. The interface now has some cool widgets and options. Application icons can be organized using folders directly on the desktop.
Autonomy
Lenovo Vibe X2 is equipped with a 2300 mAh battery. This is relatively little considering the cost of the device. The review showed that the battery life of the smartphone is not very high. In maximum load mode, the gadget lasted only 2.5 hours. With moderate use, the phone will last about 6 hours without recharging. You can watch the video for just over 4 hours.
Comparison with Vibe X2 Pro
To briefly describe the X2 Pro model, we can say that it is a slightly enlarged Vibe X2 with two 13 MP cameras, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and a 5.3-inch display. The main differences between the models are presented in the table.
Conclusions:
Lenovo Vibe X2 and Vibe X2 Pro are very interesting representatives of the middle class. They have an unusual design, a good display, and cool hardware. The only negative is low autonomy. If you choose between these two models, it is better to take the Pro, as you can expand the flash memory up to 128 GB using a microSD card.
Lenovo Vibe X2 A powerful Android smartphone in an elegant, lightweight body with support for high-speed 4G LTE networks in a three-layer design. Lenovo vibe x2 equipped with a powerful 8-core processor and operating Android system 4.4 Kit Kat. Of the main characteristics of Vibe X2 You can also highlight: a large 5-inch Full HD screen, a Li-polymer battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh, a main 13 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, a front 5 MP camera for selfies and video calls, 32 GB of internal memory and 2 GB RAM. Powerful Features Lenovo Vibe x2 will cope with any task, large RAM will ensure multitasking of the smartphone, support for the latest applications and games without freezing Vibe X2, and high-speed 4G LTE networks will allow you to comfortably watch online videos from the Internet on the large bright Lenovo Vibe x2 screen. For users who love to travel a lot, it is possible to use the Lenovo Vibe X2 as a GPS navigator; on its large screen you can select your destination on the map and plot the best route.
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Full specifications of Lenovo Vibe X2. Lenovo Vibe X2 specifications.
- SIM card quantity: 1 SIM card
- SIM card type: micro-SIM
- Vibe x2 case material: metal and plastic
- Software: Android OS 4.4 Kit Kat
- Processor: 8-core (4 cores 2 GHz + 4 cores 1.69 GB)
- Video processor: PowerVR G6200 MP4
- Display: 5.0 inches diagonal / Full HD / ppi (pixel density per inch of display)
- Machine. screen rotation: supports
- Vibe X2 camera: 13 MP / autofocus / LED flash
- Add. camera: 5 MP
- Video camera: yes
- Battery: 2300 mAh/ Li-polymer/ non-removable
- Talk time: up to 22 hours on 2G networks / up to 11.5 hours on 3G and 4G networks
- Standby time: up to 17 days on 2G networks, up to 16.5 days on 3G networks, up to 10.5 days on 4G networks
- Built-in memory: 32 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Memory card: -
- Bluetooth: 3.0 + 4.1 LE
- Wi-Fi: yes
- Dot Wi-Fi access: There is
- USB: yes/supports charging via USB
- Headphone jack: 3.5 mm.
- Navigation: GPS/ A-GPS
- 3G: supports
- 4G LTE: supports
- Sensors: accelerometer/light/proximity/gravity/E-Compass
- Fingerprint scanner: -
- Music player: yes
- Radio: FM radio
- Speakerphone: yes
- Dimensions: H.W.T 140.2 x 68.6 x 7.27 mm.
- Weight: 120 grams.
Lenovo began its journey in the smartphone market by releasing models that focused on affordability. Today, having already become a prominent player, Lenovo is beginning to explore new opportunities to expand its share, gradually adding more expensive models to its smartphone portfolio. We received the Lenovo Vibe X2 for review, which the company tried to highlight not so much through its characteristics as through its unusual design. Let's see if Lenovo managed to create a smartphone that may be interesting not only for its price and characteristics, but also for its appearance.
The smartphone comes in a box made in several colors, and even it tells us that what awaits us inside is not quite a simple phone. In order to open the box there is a special loop, pulling which opens access to the upper compartment.
It contains the device itself, paper documentation, a paper clip for opening the SIM card slot, a bumper made of transparent plastic and protective film for the screen. The lower compartment contains a vacuum headset, a microUSB cable and a 1.5 A power supply. As you can see, the kit is more than good.
Appearance and ease of use
The dimensions of the smartphone body cannot be called small, as it is equipped with a 5-inch screen. The dimensions of the device are 140.2x68.6x7.27 mm, and the weight is only 120 grams.
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| Parameter/Device | Lenovo Vibe X2 | |||
| Screen, diagonal | 5” | 5″ | 4.95″ | 5″ |
| Battery, mA*h | 2300 | 2600 | 2300 | 2500 |
| Length, mm | 140,2 | 136,6 | 137,8 | 139,8 |
| Width, mm | 68,6 | 69,8 | 69,2 | 68,8 |
| Thickness, mm | 7,27 | 7,9 | 8,6 | 6,5 |
| Weight, g | 120 | 130 | 130 | 124 |
The main feature of the smartphone is its multilayer body. That's where we'll start. When looking at the side panel in any color of the Vibe X2, a gradient consisting of three colors is clearly visible (not counting the dark display frame). This is exactly what does appearance devices are unusual. It's worth noting that these are actually individual layers and not a painted solid plastic insert.
We received a gold color option for review, but it’s worth remembering that there are two more – red and white.
Otherwise, everything is familiar - the front side is covered with protective glass. At the top there is a speaker, proximity and light sensors, and a lens. front camera 5 MP and LED for missed events. At the bottom are backlit hardware touch keys.
On the right side there is a volume control and power key, and on the left there is a slot for a SIM card in microSIM format. There is a 3.5 mm audio jack at the top, and a microphone and microUSB connector at the bottom.
On the back side there is a 13 MP main camera lens with a flash, an additional microphone, a manufacturer’s logo, a multimedia speaker and contacts for accessories.
Among the accessories available removable battery, which doubles the capacity and adds only 5.1 mm to the thickness; and a two-channel JBL Hi-Fi speaker, which in turn increases the thickness by 8.3 mm, and connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
If we talk about workmanship, then in this regard the smartphone shows itself very well, not least because of the non-separable body. The only thing I didn't like was that the mechanical keys have some play. The smartphone came to us after several colleagues in the workshop and this is very noticeable.
The screen, despite the use of protective glass, is already covered with small scratches, and the back side also does not look the same as on the new device, so for those who like to preserve the appearance of the device, it is worth using the included screen protection film and a transparent case.
The location of the mechanical keys is very convenient. Everything is located where you would expect to find it. The ease of use is affected by rather sharp corners, but this is all a matter of habit. After a few days you don’t notice any discomfort at all.
Operating system and shell
The smartphone works under Android control 4.4 paired with the proprietary Lenovo Launcher v6 shell. The appearance of the shell is already well known to us from the company’s previous devices that we tested. Let's just say that the device works very quickly, and the shell has many settings and interesting functions that can satisfy any user.
Hardware platform
Lenovo Vibe X2 is powered by an 8-core MediaTek MT6595m processor, which consists of four ARM Cortex-A17 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and four ARM Cortex-A7 cores clocked at 1.5 GHz. As a result, we get a typical solution made using ARM big.LITTLE technology. It is worth noting that the index “m” at the end of the processor name indicates that this is the weakest configuration of the MT6595 processor, which is characterized by lower frequencies. The video adapter is PowerVR 6200 operating at 450 MHz. The RAM capacity is 2 GB, of which about 1.1 GB is available during normal use. The built-in memory is 32 GB, but the user has about 26 GB left and all of it is available for installing applications.
The competitor to this processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (8974AC). I agree that there is much more trust in Qualcomm processors, but benchmark results and real impressions of a device with a MediaTek MT6595 processor indicate that there is no reason for mistrust.
The device's performance is more than enough for smooth operation of the interface and launching demanding games. For example, the well-known game Real Racing 3 runs at maximum settings without any drop in fps. The rest of the games are also easy to launch, but it is worth considering that when using the smartphone for a long time under high loads, its body heats up.
Wi-Fi and GPS work without problems. Data transfer occurs as quickly as possible, and the speed of searching for satellites no longer raises any questions. The voice speaker quality is not the best. At maximum volume the sound becomes harsh and squeaky. But the sound quality of the multimedia speaker is quite good, but everything is spoiled by its location on the rear side. If you put the smartphone on the table, the speaker is completely blocked, which greatly muffles the sound, making it easy to miss a call. The vibration quality is good, but you shouldn't rely on it alone. Those who like to listen to music on headphones will appreciate the sound, because it is really good.
We were unable to check the support of video codecs by the built-in player using AnTuTu Video Tester, so we used the old method. As a result, we can conclude that the phone easily copes with all popular video codecs.
| Codec/Name | FinalDestination5.mp4 | Neudergimie.2.mkv | UltraHD4K.mp4 | Spartacus.mkv | ParallelUniverse.avi |
| Video | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920×798 29.99fps | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920×816 23.98fps | MPEG4 Video (H264) 3840×2160 29.92fps, 19.4 Mbit/s | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280×720 29.97fps | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280×536 24.00fps 2726kbps |
| Audio | AAC 48000Hz stereo 96kbps | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo | AAC 44100Hz stereo 124kbps | Dolby AC3 44100Hz stereo | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo 256kbps |
| Built-in Player | FinalDestination5.mp4 | Neudergimie.2.mkv | UltraHD4K.mp4 | Spartacus.mkv | ParallelUniverse.avi |
| Video | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Autonomy
The capacity of the built-in battery is only 2300 mAh. Despite this, with moderate use it can last a day with data transfer and automatic brightness turned on. If we limit ourselves to basic capabilities, then we can count on two days battery life with 4 hours of active screen and always-on data transfer. If this is not enough, then there is an “Emergency mode”, in which only calls and SMS messages are available. Naturally, if you use your smartphone to the maximum – play heavy games and watch videos – then be prepared to charge your device in the evening.
Display
The smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch IPS screen with Full HD resolution. There is an oleophobic coating, making fingerprints easily erased. The pixel density is 441 per inch.
In sunny weather, the software's ability to increase brightness and contrast is a great help. Thanks to them, the information on the screen remains visible even in direct sunlight. The automatic brightness adjustment sensor behaves adequately, smoothly adjusting the brightness when it is really necessary, without increasing or decreasing it.
One of the features of the smartphone is advanced screen settings. In addition to the standard mode, there is also an adaptive mode, a high-brightness mode, a customizable and an advanced outdoor mode. In custom mode, you can adjust hue and saturation.
The results of screen measurements showed the following: the maximum screen brightness is 373 cd/m² in normal mode and 564 cd/m² in high-brightness mode, the minimum value is 5.3 cd/m² in normal mode and 13.7 cd/m² in increased brightness, display contrast is 1:792 in normal mode. As can be seen from the results, it is not surprising that even in sunny weather the information on the display is easily visible.
Checking the screen calibration shows us that the display's color gamut is significantly larger than sRGB. Green and red colors are shifted towards warmer shades. The color temperature graph really pleased with the minimal deviation from the reference value. This is extremely rare. But the gamma curve didn’t work out at all. The graph shows a significant jump.
The result is a very good, I would even say correct, display. It incorporates both the correct temperature and high brightness levels. For those who like to read at night, the screen will also not seem bright.
Cameras
The smartphone is equipped with two cameras - a 5 MP front camera and a 13 MP main camera. The video recording capabilities are quite wide - the main camera records in Full HD resolution, and the front camera records in HD. If the front one is a completely ordinary camera with a fixed focal length, which is useful for selfie lovers or for communicating via Skype, then the main one is much more interesting. There are manual settings for contrast, saturation, sharpness, exposure and others.
The quality of the photos themselves is not the best, but good. In general, detail is smooth throughout the entire frame, and noise reduction works correctly. Even at night the pictures come out good. However, you can see this for yourself.
Example of pictures taken with the front camera:
Example of pictures taken with the main camera:
Video recording example:
Results
Lenovo VIBE X2 is a smartphone that can stand out with its unusual appearance. Among its advantages, it is worth highlighting a high-quality and lightweight body, productive hardware, an excellent screen and a good camera. But among the shortcomings are the poorly thought-out placement of the multimedia speaker and modest battery life. But don't think that everything is so simple. At a cost of 5999 UAH, it has a lot of competitors. Among them are both last year’s flagships, which have not lost their attractiveness, as well as new devices. And here the choice for the buyer will truly become very difficult, but even among all this diversity, the hero of the review is not lost precisely because of his appearance.
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A large number of modern smartphone manufacturers are trying to attract attention to their devices through a kind of “arms race”, which is expressed in increasing the display size, the number of processor cores, camera resolution and other important parameters. Therefore, sometimes it turns out that the smartphone received quite interesting technical specifications, but from the outside it doesn’t stand out in any way compared to its competitors - it’s still the same unsightly monoblock, of which there are a lot on the market. Lenovo understands all this very well, which knows how to create not only interesting gadgets in terms of price/features, but can surprise a potential buyer with an original appearance. In this regard, the models of the Lenovo VIBE line stand out pleasantly, incorporating advanced technical characteristics and an interesting design. A striking example of this is the hero of our next review -
This model has an original and quite sophisticated design using high-quality construction materials. All this is wonderfully complemented by a 5-inch Full HD IPS display, a high-performance MediaTek MT6595M processor, a 13 MP main camera and a number of other equally interesting features, which we will consider in detail below. We suggest starting the review of the new product with technical characteristics:
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Smartphone, monoblock |
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Communication standards |
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
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850 / 900 / 2100 MHz |
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800 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz |
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High speed data transfer |
GPRS (32-48 Kbps), EDGE (236 Kbps), HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps), LTE Cat.4 (up to 150 Mbps) |
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CPU |
MediaTek MT6595M: ARM big.LITTLE microarchitecture, Cortex-A17 (4 cores, 2 GHz) + Cortex-A7 (4 cores, 1.69 GHz), 28 nm HPm process technology |
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Graphics adapter |
IT PowerVR 6200: 450 MHz, supports OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.1 and Direct3D 10 |
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IPS, 5", 1920 x 1080 pixels (440 ppi), touch, capacitive, multi-touch (up to 10 touches), protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
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RAM |
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Persistent memory |
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Card reader |
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Interfaces |
1 x 3.5mm mini-jack audio jack |
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Multimedia |
Acoustics |
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Microphone |
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Main |
13 MP, f/2.2 aperture, autofocus, LED flash, video recording in 1080p format (30 FPS) |
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Frontal |
5 MP, f/2.4 aperture, fixed focus, 1080p video recording |
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Communication capabilities |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4 / 5 GHz) (Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot) |
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Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, light sensor, LED indicator, magnetometer |
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Battery |
Lithium polymer, non-replaceable: 2300 mAh |
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Charger |
Input: 100~240 VAC eg at 50/60 Hz Output: 5 VDC e.g. 1 A |
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140.2 x 68.6 x 7.27 mm |
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White/Gold/Red/Dark Gray |
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operating system |
Android 4.4.2 KitKat + Lenovo Launcher v6.0 proprietary shell |
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Official guarantee |
12 months |
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Delivery and configuration
The new product comes in a relatively compact box made of thick cardboard. The design is dominated by pale gray shades combined with a specific pattern and a minimal level of information content. Structurally, it resembles a kind of drawer with pull-out trays, made in the same multi-layered color scheme as the device itself. Depending on the color of the smartphone, the packaging changes its palette. On top of this design there is a dust jacket with the logo of the device line and the main characteristics of the smartphone. Thus, the packaging of Lenovo VIBE X2 looks quite original and pleasant.
The kit will include the following accessories:
- user manual;
- warranty card;
- charger 5 W (5V, 1A);
- micro-USB↔USB cable;
- transparent plastic case;
- protective film on the screen;
- SIM card tray clip;
- headset with headphones of vacuum design.
In general, the Lenovo Vibe X2 package can be described as quite generous. There is everything necessary not only for full operation of the device, but also to protect it from external negative influences.
Separately, it should be noted that Lenovo offers to purchase two interesting accessories for this model: Battery Xtension and Hi-Fi Xtension. The first of them is a replaceable battery, which allows you to double the autonomy of the new product with a slight thickening of the case (by 5.1 mm). The second accessory will appeal to music lovers. It features Hi-Fi JBL speakers (Bluetooth connection), which when mounted increase the thickness of the smartphone by 8.3 mm and can act as a stand.
Appearance, arrangement of elements
If you look only at the front panel of the smartphone, you get the impression that we are looking at an ordinary strict rectangle with rounded corners. But upon closer inspection of the Lenovo VIBE X2, you will notice an unusual multi-layered edging that resembles a kind of rainbow (especially in a bright design), a cut of mineral rock or a sheet cake with smooth gradient transitions. The main tone is set by the color of the back panel, which can be white, gold, red or dark gray.
There are only three such separate multi-colored layers, and the fourth is always black (a panel with a screen and protective glass). In addition, it is somewhat narrower and thinner than the others. In practice, this solution looks very interesting and extraordinary, which pleasantly distinguishes the new product from its monochromatic competitors. In addition, thanks to its small thickness (7.27 mm) and weight (120 g), the device looks quite slender.
The front side of the smartphone (without any inscriptions or logos) is reserved for the display, which is covered with a strong protective glass. Along the contour, it has barely noticeable edges that slightly raise the screen above a flat surface. The width of the frames around the display is 3 mm on the sides and 15 mm on the top and bottom.
Above the display are located: a speaker, proximity and light sensors, a front camera peephole and an event indicator (the control point is present in the settings). The latter, when there are calls or alerts, flashes green, while charging - red, and when the battery is charged - lights up green. Below the display are three regular touch control keys: “Menu”, “Home” and “Back”. They are equipped with unobtrusive illumination (you can turn it off or set the operating time in the settings).
The plastic edging is made of separate layers (in our case, white, silver and gray). They have slightly different levels, which can even be felt tactilely. The workmanship is quite high quality, but there are minor gaps between the layers that can collect dirt and dust.
At the top end, in splendid isolation, there is only a universal audio jack (mini-jack 3.5 mm). The bottom edge is reserved for the micro-USB connector and the microphone hole.
On the right side of the Lenovo VIBE X2 body there are the usual controls: the “Power/Lock” key and the volume rocker, which imitate metal with a thin concentric notch. The left side (closer to the top end) houses a metal tray for a Micro SIM card, which can be opened slightly using the included clip. It should be noted that for the Asian market there is a version of the device with two SIM cards (article “X2-TO”).
The non-separable rear side is made of quite practical matte plastic, which actively resists fingerprints and minor scratches. At the top there is the main camera lens (framed in a chrome edging flush with the body) with a single-section flash (the Flashlight application is present) and an additional microphone.
Below is the silver Lenovo logo. In the lower left corner there is a wide perforated area for outputting sound from the multimedia speaker, next to it are contacts for connecting accessories.
Thanks to its non-separable body, the new product offers excellent build quality and excellent structural rigidity. There are no backlashes or unnecessary sounds during moderate attempts at torsion and pressure. No streaks or other artifacts were noticed on the display either. The materials used give hope for a long service life.
Once again, it is worth noting the complete transparent plastic bumper, which successfully performs its protective functions and does not hide the main design feature of the smartphone - the multi-layer design.
In general, Lenovo VIBE X2 is characterized by a distinctive and quite refined appearance, combined with comfortable ergonomics, which leaves a positive impression on the user. Thanks to its relatively compact dimensions (140.2 x 68.6 mm), the device fits well in the average palm and does not burden the pockets of pants or jackets at all. The controls (with a clear and moderately tight action) are in good places and are easy to find blindly. The proprietary advantages have not disappeared anywhere: waking up the smartphone using the “Volume” key or locking and waking up by double tapping in a free area of the screen, which greatly simplifies the user’s life.
Display
The Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone is equipped with an IPS touch matrix protected by ultra-strong tempered glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3. There is no air gap between the glass and the sensor (OGS technology is used), which has a positive effect on image quality and maximum viewing angles, but increases the cost of repairs (if necessary you will have to replace the entire display unit). There is a good anti-reflective filter and an excellent oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating. This ensures a fairly comfortable and easy sliding of fingers and reduces the rate of accumulation of fingerprints, and those that appear are easily removed with fiber or a regular napkin. In addition, to protect the glass, you can use the supplied film, which the manufacturer prudently took care of.
The resolution of the 5-inch screen is 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), which, in our opinion, is the optimal indicator for such a diagonal. At the same time, the pixel density is 440 ppi, which is quite enough to display very smooth fonts and obtain a highly detailed image in general. Even with a strong desire, individual pixels are unlikely to be visible.
The screen is characterized by wide viewing angles with minimal color deviation when viewed diagonally. The image boasts natural colors with the right level of saturation and sufficient contrast to produce a truly lifelike image. You can change the screen brightness manually or use automatic adjustment. The maximum level is quite enough (especially in high brightness mode) to work with information on a bright sunny day. The minimum indicator is quite comfortable for working in the dark. The proximity sensor locks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear.
As in previous branded flagship devices, there is the ability to manually adjust color temperature and saturation to your own taste, use ready-made profiles or use automation. It should be noted that the brightness of the backlight varies not only from the level of external lighting, but also from the brightness of the image on the screen itself, which is not always comfortable for the eyes.
Multi-touch technology allows you to process up to 10 simultaneous touches. There are no complaints about her work. There is support for a high sensitivity mode for working with gloves.
Sound
As already mentioned, Lenovo Vibe X2 is equipped with only one multimedia speaker, which is located at the bottom of the back of the case. This area is devoid of any elevations, which is why the sound is noticeably muffled if the gadget lies on a soft horizontal surface with the screen facing up. The volume level is quite high, which is quite enough for comfortable performance of most everyday scenarios (watching videos, games and speakerphone). The sound itself is also good: low, well-detailed mids and adequate highs are felt. In any case, you can use the universal audio jack (mini-jack 3.5 mm) and connect headphones or external speakers. Or purchase the branded Hi-Fi Xtension accessory mentioned above.
The standard player is Google Music, the settings of which are presented in the form of pre-created equalizer profiles. Complete vacuum-type headphones are characterized by clear sound (the entire frequency range is present) with a sufficient volume level. They cope well with their direct responsibilities and do not evoke the desire to immediately replace them with something else, which will save the future owner some money.
The sound in third-party headphones was tested on gaming headphones (impedance 60 Ohms) and vacuum headphones Vivanco HS 200 WT (impedance 16 Ohms). In both cases, the sound is pleasant and balanced, and the volume level is sufficient, even with some reserve.
The smartphone has a built-in radio module that allows you to listen to and record FM radio stations operating in the frequency range from 87.5 to 108 MHz. Traditionally, to turn on the radio, you need to connect a headset, which is used as an antenna.
Camera
The new product is equipped with two digital camera modules. The front one has a 5 MP sensor, fixed focus and a lens with an f/2.4 aperture. Photo and video shooting is carried out with a resolution of 2560 x 1920 and 1080p, respectively.
The camera's capabilities are quite sufficient for obtaining high-quality self-portraits (with a good level of lighting) and making video calls. The viewing angle is quite wide, which will appeal to fans of group photos. But it should be remembered that due to the fixed focus, the best zone of sharpness is just at half-arm's length. Then the blur begins. It is possible to start shooting using gestures, touches, blinking, voice control or a timer. In addition, a system for improving skin texture is provided.
The main camera received a 13-megapixel module and a lens with an f/2.2 aperture. There is a fairly fast autofocus, a bright single-section LED flash, as well as a digital image stabilization system (for video shooting only). The maximum photo resolution is 4160 × 3120 (13 MP) with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 4096 x 2304 (9.4 MP) with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The video is shot at 1920 × 1080 (30 FPS) and is in mp4 format.
The photographs obtained from the main module are characterized by pleasant color reproduction with natural saturation and a good level of detail, but their quality is highly dependent on the level of illumination. Using examples of footage, you can see that even in slight shadows, the noise reduction system works quite aggressively, blurring out small details. A good way out of this situation is to use the “HDR” mode, which helps to draw out the shadows from the image. The video recording also pleased me with good detail and smoothness of the picture (a good implementation of the digital stabilization system). It should be noted that all footage was obtained in cloudy weather. Under more favorable conditions the result will be much better.
The main camera settings menu visually looks quite laconic and at the same time beautiful. It has good functionality and also provides easy access to controls that are in familiar places. In addition to the aforementioned “HDR” mode, “Normal shooting”, “Panorama” and “Special effects” are available. You can independently adjust the aspect ratio, white balance, flash mode, shooting mode, additional lines, resolution and ISO value (100 - 1600) . An interesting feature is the ability to create a quick photo by double tapping the “Home” key (function “ Quick shot"), as well as launching the camera by simply raising the smartphone in horizontal position and further pointing at the object (the “Camera launch gesture” function).
Examples of photography with the main camera
Examples of front camera photography
Video examples
Example of daytime shooting Lenovo smartphone VIBE X2 at 1080p resolution and 30 fps
User Interface
Lenovo VIBE X2 comes pre-installed operating system Android 4.4.2 KitKat, over which installed latest version proprietary shell Lenovo Launcher v6.0. It looks good and bright with interesting and smooth animation. Traditionally, there is the ability to flexibly customize the appearance: creating, deleting and sorting desktops, themes, desktop wallpapers and lock screens, fonts, animations and a boot logo. The main difference between Lenovo Launcher and stock Android design is the absence of a regular application menu, since programs are placed directly on the desktop along with widgets. There is also the possibility of over-the-air software updates (FOTA).
Lenovo VIBE X2 has a number of quite useful applications, among which we should note Security, SHAREit, SINCit, Power Manager and a number of others. They will help protect and optimize the performance of your smartphone, simplify content sharing, perform backup copy personal data, as well as extend battery life. We have already encountered them in previous tests, so for a more detailed look, we suggest going to the review.
An interesting thing to note is the “Smart Menu” - this is a virtual key that can be placed in any part of the screen. When you press it, a quick access menu to the main functions of the smartphone opens with the ability to add or remove them.
The settings menu is divided into two tabs: “System” and “Special”. The first group contains well-known items that provide wide access to system settings: communication capabilities, appearance, screen settings, sound effects, etc. The “Special” tab looks much more interesting, where a number of features are concentrated that are designed to simplify the user’s life. Among them there is the “In your pocket” mode, when activated, the volume is turned up to maximum so as not to miss the alert signal. And in the “In Hands” mode, the signal volume is automatically reduced. In addition, Smart Standby mode does not block the smartphone while you are looking at it. Once again, it is worth noting the ability to wake up the Lenovo VIBE X2 using the Volume key and lock or wake up by double tapping in a free area of the screen.
Subjectively, the user interface has a pleasant and colorful design. It works quite quickly and smoothly. For a more detailed look at the functions and other applications, you can watch our video below.
Hardware platform and performance
The Lenovo VIBE X2 is based on one of the newest single-chip systems (SoC) - MediaTek MT6595M. It is built on the basis of a progressive version of the 28-nm HPM microarchitecture ARM big.LITTLE and includes 4 productive ARM Cortex-A17 cores with a clock frequency of up to 2 GHz and 4 energy-efficient ARM Cortex-A7 cores with a clock frequency of 1.69 GHz. The L2 cache size is 2 MB. This processor implements Intelligent Core Control Technology - MediaTek CorePilot, which provides a balance between performance and low power consumption. That is, under minimal load, only one core will be active (for example, in standby mode), and when maximum performance is required (for example, in 3D games), all eight cores will be used. In addition, the dynamic frequency of the cores changes depending on the needs. The IT PowerVR 6200 solution is used as integrated graphics - two clusters (cores) with a maximum clock frequency of 450 MHz. It received support for OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.1 and Direct3D 10.
The amount of RAM is 2 GB, and the permanent memory is 32 GB, of which 25.12 GB is available to the user. This space cannot be expanded, since there is no support for memory cards. It will also not be possible to connect an external USB drive due to the lack of USB OTG support on this platform.
The performance of Lenovo VIBE X2 is at the level of modern flagship devices, as evidenced by the top lines of all current benchmarks. The test results are comparable to solutions based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 801/805 and Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5433. The smartphone can easily cope not only with the smooth operation of the OS and its programs, but also with any modern demanding games. For example, such popular projects as Dead Trigger 2 and Asphalt 8: Airborne run as smoothly as possible at high graphics settings. Yes, and more demanding, in the manner of Modern Combat 5 and World of Tanks Blitz, are reproduced without visible dips in FPS. Of the tested games, GTA was the only one that sometimes slowed down: San Andreas, although very rarely. After a prolonged maximum load, the body of the new product heats up noticeably, but not critically, and this does not affect the comfort of use. Under normal operating conditions, the smartphone is barely warm, and not always.
Communications
The Lenovo VIBE X2 model works in all modern mobile networks: 2G (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz), 3G (HSPA+, up to 42 Mbit/s) and 4G LTE cat4 (up to 150 Mbit/s; FDD Band 1 / 3 / 7 / 20 (2600 / 2100 / 1800 / 800 MHz)). There is only one radio module, as well as the number of SIM cards.
The quality of calls is at a high level: there are no interruptions or independent drops, and voice transmission is clear, although it depends on the user’s location. The earpiece is moderately loud, but without much reserve (should be enough for most scenarios), with a predominance of high frequencies. The vibration alert is of medium strength (you may not feel it in the pocket of thick clothes or a backpack).
The range of communication capabilities is represented by Bluetooth 3.0 + 4.1 LE and Wi-Fi modules. The latter has support for 802.11 b/g/n/ac protocols and Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot and Wi-Fi Display functions, and is also capable of operating in the 2.4 / 5 GHz frequency bands. Traditionally, there is DLNA support.
Wi-Fi data transfer speeds (wired connection 100 Mbps, router supporting the 802.11 n standard) reach a record high among previously tested smartphones: up to 84 Mbps for receiving and up to 49 Mbps for sending. Finding points and connecting to them pleased me with the speed and stability of work.
The global geopositioning navigation module supports work with satellite GPS systems and GLONASS. The first of them, in an open area, simply instantly (5-10 s) detects about 13 satellites and just as quickly connects to them. Communication is stable with most of them. Under test conditions, the detection accuracy was up to 7 meters.
Autonomous operation
The Lenovo Vibe X2 is powered by a non-replaceable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh. Under moderate load with 50% display brightness (calls, SMS, music, a little Internet), the new product can work without recharging for about 1 day. With minimal load, you can stretch this figure to 1.5 days. According to the manufacturer, the smartphone is capable of talk time for up to 22 hours on a 2G network and up to 11.5 hours on 3G/4G. In addition, the standby time of the new product can reach 17/16.5 days in 2G/3G networks and up to 10.5 days in 4G. If there is an urgent need to stay connected for the maximum amount of time or in case of low battery charge, you can use the “Emergency” energy saving mode. Activating it leaves only the phone calls and SMS, and other functions are turned off, which allows you to almost double the battery life of your smartphone. In addition, the manufacturer offers to purchase the Battery Xtension clip-on battery, which will double the battery capacity and thereby increase battery life.
As a result of watching HD video (MPEG-4 / AVC, MKV container, 4 Mbit/s stream) at 50% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules turned on, the device was discharged in 6.5 hours. A gaming simulation using Asphalt 8: Airborne with 100% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules turned on drained the battery in almost 3 hours.
Testing battery life using the popular PCMark benchmark (text editing, viewing video content, photo processing, etc.) showed a result of 4.5 hours at maximum display brightness. The estimated operating time of the smartphone according to the GFXBench benchmark is 201 minutes.
The battery charging time from the complete unit (5 V, 1 A) is about 2-2.5 hours.
Results
Certainly is very interesting smartphone primarily due to its original and quite refined appearance, which stands out against the background of its monotonous competitors. In addition, the manufacturer equipped its creation with one of the most modern MediaTek MT6595M processors, which in terms of performance can compete with current flagship devices based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 801/805 and Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5433, an excellent 5-inch Full HD IPS display with maximum viewing angles and natural color reproduction, as well as current digital camera modules (5 MP and 13 MP), which can boast of good quality of the received content. Additionally, there is support for all modern mobile networks(2G, 3G, 4G) and necessary communications (Bluetooth 3.0 + 4.1 LE, Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPS, GLONASS) that function properly. All this is complemented by a high-quality software component, which is represented by the still current version of the Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS, on top of which the proprietary Lenovo Launcher v6.0 shell is installed. It has a pleasant and colorful appearance with flexible personalization options and fairly high functionality.
To ensure autonomous operation, there is a non-removable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh. Taking into account the excellent performance of the hardware platform and display characteristics, you should not count on high battery life with active regular use. The manufacturer took this situation into account and offers an interesting accessory - Battery Xtension (a replaceable battery in the form of an overhead cover), which allows you to double the battery life of the device. Another accessory worth noting is the Hi-Fi Xtension, which are overhead speakers that can additionally act as a stand.
Drawbacks include the lack of support for memory cards and the USB OTG specification, but given the amount of internal memory (32 GB), this is not something to worry too much about.
Overall, we have a unique and truly bright gadget with high performance and excellent functionality, which is sure to attract the attention of demanding active people who want to emphasize their individuality.
Advantages:
- original appearance;
- high-quality body assembly;
- good delivery set;
- excellent 5-inch Full HD IPS display with maximum viewing angles and natural color reproduction;
- good photographic capabilities of digital cameras (5 MP and 13 MP);
- productive hardware platform based on the 8-core MediaTek MT6595M processor;
- support for all modern mobile networks (2G, 3G and 4G);
- availability of Bluetooth 3.0 + 4.1 LE, Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPS, GLONASS modules;
- nice and quite functional proprietary shell Lenovo Launcher v6.0.
Peculiarities:
- support for branded accessories Battery Xtension and Hi-Fi Xtension;
- the existence of a version of the smartphone with two SIM cards.
Flaws:
- lack of memory card support;
- lack of support for the USB OTG specification.
We express our gratitude to the Ukrainian representative office of the company Lenovo for the smartphone provided for testing.
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Lenovo Vibe X2 is like a breath of fresh air in a world of phones with the same design. The Lenovo Vibe line of smartphones is positioned as a series of powerful and sophisticated smartphones. Based on the test results, we can say that the Lenovo Vibe X2 fully lives up to this description.
Firstly, this is the design of the device - a thin and light, layered body immediately attracts attention. Secondly, it has a good performance-to-price ratio. For 25,000 rubles. you will get a bright, five-inch Full HD display with glove mode, powerful hardware comparable to flagship smartphones and excellent cameras for the “middle” segment. You can view high-quality photos and videos on a bright screen. The 8-core processor will allow you to play any modern games; it also performs well in daily use. Shooting on both cameras of the Lenovo Vibe X2 is not ideal, but it is quite consistent with the stated pixels.
However, the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone does not have NFC or MHL and OTG support for the USB connector. The built-in memory is limited to 32 GB, without the ability to expand it with a memory card. Battery life can't be called "excellent"; it's rather average. The sound quality of the included headphones leaves much to be desired.
Overall, the Lenovo Vibe X2 is a stylish, unusual and powerful smartphone. Despite the shortcomings and the presence of strong competitors with the same price tag, we can recommend the Lenovo Vibe X2 for purchase.
Dimensions - 4.2
Lenovo Vibe X2 is a stylish and compact 5-inch smartphone. The dimensions of the device are 140×69 mm, the thickness of the case in some places reaches 7.6 mm. It is comparable in size to the Huawei Honor 6, but the Honor 6 is slightly thicker. Vibe X2 weighs 121 grams, lighter than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 (128 grams) or 4.6-inch Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (128 grams). As you can already understand, the smartphone is compact and thin. By the way, the camera lens does not protrude from the body, as is often the case with some popular thin smartphones. Lenovo Vibe X2 fits well in the hand, but using one hand is not very comfortable.
Lenovo Vibe X2 has an unusual original design. The smartphone seems to be assembled from four panels: the top panel is black, the other three layers are multi-colored. If you look at it from the side, it somewhat resembles an “expanded” German flag. In general, it looks unusual; girls will definitely like the appearance of the smartphone. Today, the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone can be purchased in white and gold colors. There are also color options, but in Russia, at least for now, they are not sold. You can purchase additional accessories for your smartphone: a case, a special speaker and a charger.
The Lenovo Vibe X2 has a plastic body and good build quality, but we noticed that it creaks slightly under pressure. The back is made of smooth plastic that is pleasant to the touch. By the way, after two weeks of use it hardly got scratched.
Screen - 4.3
One of the advantages of the Lenovo Vibe X2 is its good five-inch display. The display resolution is 1920×1080 pixels, high for such a diagonal. The matrix type is IPS, there is an oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating and protective glass Gorilla Glass 3. The pixel density is 441 per inch, this is enough for a clear image on small fonts and icons.
The maximum brightness of the display, in our opinion, is low - up to 328 cd/m2. However, if you switch to the special “High Brightness Mode”, you can get 484 cd/m2, which is already very bright. Another thing is that you need to look for this mode separately in the settings. The minimum white brightness is 5 cd/m2, the display will definitely not be blinding in the dark. This is one of the best adjustable brightness ranges. The display has auto-brightness, we checked its operation - it worked quickly, but only in “hard” mode, without the ability to adjust the brightness ranges using the slider. In the sun, reading the display was difficult, but not critical. The viewing angles of the display are not maximum, but wide enough for comfortable work with a smartphone.
The grease-repellent coating works well. This does not mean that the screen will not get dirty at all: while using the phone, fingerprints remained on the screen, but they did not appear so quickly and were erased.
Camera
The Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone has 13 MP main and 5 MP front cameras, which are excellent for an “average” smartphone. The main camera is equipped with an LED flash, autofocus, HDR mode, face and smile detection, with the ability to shoot panoramas and much more. Compared to the Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, there are fewer settings here, the camera resolution is also lower, but you must agree that the price tag is much more affordable.
The maximum photo resolution is 4160×43120 pixels. The camera shoots Full HD video at 30 frames per second. Audio is recorded in stereo. The camera interface is simple and clear, you won’t have to search for the necessary settings for a long time. Photo quality is good and matches the high megapixel count. The camera copes well with light and even in dark scenes there is not much noise. At the same time, in terms of detail and sharpness it is somewhat inferior to flagship cameras. You can verify this by looking at examples of photos taken on a smartphone. Also, in tests, we were not always able to focus on the desired object the first time, so we recommend doing several takes. It's good that the camera takes pictures quickly.
The phone's 5 MP front camera is enough for video calling and is great for selfies. The camera does not have autofocus or flash. But, as we wrote earlier, at CES 2015 Lenovo introduced a special accessory for the phone - a separate flash for selfies, the Vibe Xtention Selfie Flash. It is not yet available for free sale, and it is unclear whether it will appear. The front camera also shoots Full HD video at 30 frames per second.
Photo from camera Lenovo Vibe X2 - 3.5
Photos from the front camera of Lenovo Vibe X2 - 3.5
Working with text - 3.0
To our surprise, the phone uses a standard Google keyboard. The company is redrawing the interface, but has not yet gotten to the keyboard; even for the flagship Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, manufacturers did not draw their own keyboard.
Overall, Google's keyboard is good. When typing text, you can use continuous input. There is a separate key to switch between languages. There are no additional symbols on the icons, only numbers on the top row of keys. Note that in “portrait” mode, typing texts with one hand is realistic and quite convenient.
Internet - 3.0
The browsers on the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone are pre-installed Google Chrome and Yandex.Browser. The first has support for synchronizing tabs with the desktop version of the browser, the second has a “Turbo” mode for fast loading pages, the ability to close tabs automatically when exiting the browser, etc. If you need a reading mode or automatic text fitting, then you can always download and install another favorite browser. As tests have shown, the smartphone copes well with several open tabs, works quickly and does not slow down.
Interfaces
The Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone supports all popular wireless interfaces except NFC and infrared. Separately, we note the presence of dual-band Wi-Fi and high-speed Wi-Fi standard (802.11 ac). The smartphone has a Bluetooth module with support for the A2DP profile for audio transmission, the ability to work in Russian LTE frequencies (Cat 4 up to 150 Mbit/s), A-GPS and GLONASS.
The only negative is the slow GPS module; it has a long cold start, which took a couple of minutes. Otherwise, everything functioned smoothly. For a complete flagship set, only NFC is missing. The phone is equipped with a slot for Micro-SIM cards, Micro-USB connector, but, unfortunately, OTG and MHL are not supported, you won’t be able to connect peripherals or transmit high-definition video via USB.
Multimedia - 3.0
Multimedia capabilities of the Lenovo Vibe X2 can be called average. The smartphone supports common video formats and codecs, plays videos in high quality, up to Full HD video. However, in our tests it was unable to run, for example, FLV video. There is no choice of subtitles and audio tracks in the built-in video player, as well as any other settings other than a list with the playback history. The audio player plays popular MP3 and AAC formats, as well as WAV, but does not play AC3 and FLAC (the latter can be launched through the file manager). Pre-installed on your smartphone standard application Play Music, not the most convenient. The Lenovo Vibe X2 comes with headphones, but, in our opinion, they are of low quality; for such a price I would like better headphones.
Battery - 2.8
The Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone is equipped battery capacity of 2300 mAh. By today's standards, the capacity cannot be called large, so the Huawei Honor 6 has a 3100 mAh battery, although it is only slightly thicker. Formal capacity is not everything; how did the smartphone perform in battery tests? The battery passed our tests well, the results are comparable to the LG Nexus 5 battery (same 2300 mAh). The Lenovo Vibe X2 phone played HD videos at maximum brightness for about 6 and a half hours, which is not bad. I lasted “only” 43 hours in music listening mode. If we compare it with the Nexus 5, the latter drained faster in the video test, but took longer in the music player mode.
As for daily use, it was enough for a day and a half, but it didn’t last up to a day and a half. Note that the smartphone has quite extensive “power” settings - emergency mode (only calls and SMS messages are available in it), disabling applications in sleep mode, saving energy for the screen, etc.
The smartphone comes with a 1.5 A charger.
Performance - 3.9
The device uses the MediaTek MT6595m True8Core platform, as the name suggests, eight-core - four cores at 1.7 GHz and four cores at 2 GHz. PowerVR G600 is responsible for graphics, the amount of RAM is 2 GB. The performance of the smartphone is at the highest level, the “filling” is one of the most productive today; in our tests it coped well with heavy games and benchmarks. Thanks to shell optimization and powerful hardware, the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone works quickly, and this applies to both built-in applications and third party programs. The phone can be considered as a gaming platform; in our tests, the games NOVA 3, Dead Trigger, Minion Rush and Asphalt 8 loaded quickly and ran smoothly even at maximum settings. In daily use, the smartphone worked quickly.
In benchmarks, the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone showed high, flagship results. In the AnTuTu benchmark, it received scores comparable to those of the Sony Xpeira Z3 Compact - 45400 points, and in Ice Storm Unlimited from 3DMark it was slightly lower - an average of 12243 points.
Memory - 2.5
The built-in memory capacity of the Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone is 32 GB, of which approximately 26.2 GB is available to the user - this amount of memory is enough for most users. Like many smartphones in the line, there is no slot for a memory card and this is a significant disadvantage of the phone.
Peculiarities
The Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone runs on Android 4.4.2 OS and Lenovo's proprietary shell. The manufacturer plans to update the OS to Android Lollipop in mid-2015. The appearance of the system interface has been changed, the dialer has been redrawn, the launcher has been replaced, etc. It’s a little unusual that there is no separate menu with a list of all applications. The smartphone also has separate “special” settings, where a lot of interesting things are hidden. For example, displaying a “smart menu” button with quick access to a number of applications, “waking up” the display with a double tap, a gesture to launch the camera, and much more.
The main feature of the smartphone is its unusual design. Due to the thin layered body, Lenovo Vibe X2 looks fresh and unusual. Also among the features we name support for high-speed Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, LTE, and glove mode.
Competitors
As of February 2015, the average price for Lenovo Vibe X2 is approx. 25,000 rubles, by the way, the initially recommended price was 15,000 rubles. The smartphone is similar in price, characteristics and 5-inch diagonal to Huawei Honor 6 or LG Nexus 5.
All three smartphones are made of plastic and are well assembled. Only the Honor 6 is covered with glass on the back - it looks stylish, but the glass slides and is doomed to collect small scratches. The thinnest was the Vibe X2, the shorter and narrower was the Nexus 5. The Lenovo Vibe X2 had the most unusual appearance, while the Honor 6, in our opinion, looks faceless, and the Nexus 5 looks like a typical LG smartphone.
In terms of hardware, all three smartphones are approximately the same, although the hardware of the Nexus is older, but from Qualcomm. The Vibe X2 has one of the top chipsets - MediaTek, and Huawei has its own Kirin 920 and 3 GB of RAM. Lenovo Vibe X2 performed better in games and tests. However, with daily use you are unlikely to notice the difference between smartphones.
The Nexus 5's cameras are a little behind, but the other two are almost parity. The displays of all three smartphones are similar, but the Nexus 5 does not have a glove mode. In terms of battery life, Huawei Honor 6 is by far the leader, but this could be expected even based on the specifications. The Lenovo Vibe X2 has 32 GB of internal memory, which is enough for most users. The Nexus 5 has a choice of 16 or 32 GB, while the Huawei Honor 6 is smaller, 16 GB, but has a memory card slot.
Most likely, the main selection criterion may be the appearance and design of the models. If you want Android 5.0 and fast updates, it's better to buy the LG Nexus 5; if you need powerful “filling” and an unusual appearance - Lenovo Vibe X2; if you need a “long-lasting” battery and a slot for a memory card, use Huawei Honor 6.
