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Lenovo Launches The Z6 Pro Flagship Smartphone With Quad Rear Cameras
After much speculations and leaks, Lenovo has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z6 Pro. The device was launched at an event in the company’s home country of China. It is the successor to the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT launched last year. The latest device boasts of modern design and top tier specifications, combined with a lucrative price tag. It is also one of the first smartphones in the world to support 5G networks, the upcoming standard in mobile technology.

Lenovo Z6 Pro

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is the company’s first flagship smartphone of the year. It has a glass design on the front and back with an attractive gradient rear panel. The handset has a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and support for HDR10 standard of video technology. To maximise the screen real estate, it has a waterdrop notch on top of the display. For biometrics and security, the Z6 Pro has the sixth generation optical in display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Z6 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. For efficiently cooling the internals of the smartphone, the company has employed an advanced liquid cooling system. In terms of optics, the device has a quad rear camera setup comprising of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor; combined with an f/1.9 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra-wide sensor; an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, a 32 MP selfie camera is housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. The Z6 Pro will be available in the following storage variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM
The Lenovo Z6 Pro is powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. It runs on the company’s current ZUI 11 on top of latest Android 9 Pie and supports Dolby audio to ensure better sound output from the smartphone. The device is available in two colours, namely Red and Blue

Pricing and Availability

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro will be available in the Chinese market initially, with global availability expected to be announced soon. Pricing of the smartphone starts from CNY 2899 (Rs. 30,000) for the variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The version with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory has been priced at CNY 2999 (Rs. 31,100). For the variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, the pricing will be CNY 3799 (Rs. 39,400). The top end model, with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage, will cost CNY 4999 (Rs. 51,900).
April 23, 2019
Lenovo Z6 Pro Specifications, Design Leaked Before Official Launch
Lenovo is expected to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Z6 Pro on the 23rd of April. It will be a successor to the Z5 Pro GT launched late last year. The company has been releasing hints on social media website Weibo about the key details of the device. However, fresh leaks through a Chinese e-commerce website has revealed its specifications and design.

Lenovo Z6 Pro

The Lenovo Z6 Pro will feature a glass design on the front and back which will be reinforced by a metal chassis. It will have a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which will be surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. The leak claims the smartphone will make use of a waterdrop notch to increase the screen real estate. In terms of biometrics and security, the device will have the sixth generation of an optical fingerprint scanner inside the display and will also support face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Z6 Pro will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, leaked images of the smartphone reveal it will have a quad camera setup. While the main sensor will be an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor, details about the other three sensors are unknown at the moment. It is speculated the company will use pixel binning technology, which combines details from multiple pixels into one to capture 100 MP images. For memory and storage, the Lenovo Z6 Pro will be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM
The Lenovo Z6 Pro will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. The smartphone is also reported to have a variant supporting 5G connectivity. Furthermore, the company will make use of a PC-grade liquid cooling system in the device.

Pricing & Availability

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro will make its debut at an event in Beijing, China on the 23rd of April. Unfortunately, the company has not shared any information regarding the pricing of the smartphone. However, early estimates suggest it could be priced under the Rs. 50,000 mark in India.
April 18, 2019
Lenovo Posts Impressive Night Mode Camera Samples From The Z6 Pro

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Lenovo wants to keep the upcoming Z6 Pro in the shadows for now, but at the same time, the company is constantly teasing its features ahead of the upcoming launch at an event on April 23 in Beijing, China. Some extraordinary features have already been unveiled, such as the “Hyper Video” feature which may enable the user to shoot super smooth slow-motion videos at frame rates of 960fps. On April 11, the company posted some camera samples from the upcoming smartphone.

The images are taken during the phase of dusk and the night, and they bear watermarks in Chinese, which when translated, reveal significant information regarding the Z6 Pro’s camera. The images exhibit detailed levels of colours and brightness. The faint layer of light on top of the images give them a natural look. As deduced from the overlaid watermarks, the camera has a pixel size of 2.9 ?m, indicating towards a camera with advanced night mode capabilities. Moreover, the second watermark exhibits an 80dB over-motion map, which hints towards the fact that the camera has a large photosensitive area.

Expected Features And Specifications

Previously, the company confirmed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will feature the powerful 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset. Currently one of the fastest SoCs in the market, it comprises of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. Even though detailed specifications of the device are not known as of now, the smartphone is expected to include a display with a high refresh rate (possibly 120 Hz). As reported previously, the device may launch as Lenovo’s gaming smartphone, so the handset is expected to feature a huge battery with support for fast charging. Additional support for gaming may include an inbuilt cooling system and support for gaming accessories such as Bluetooth gamepads and gaming-oriented Bluetooth earphones.

Z5 Pro GT

As mentioned before, Lenovo is seemingly directing the focus of its fans and customers towards the camera of the Z6 Pro, which is speculated to be integrated with features such as super-anti shake, ultra-wide angle lens, super night-mode and Super-slow-motion video mode. Moreover, the 100-megapixel camera mode, which is being teased by the company would be an interesting feature to watch out for, even though Lenovo may use an AI workaround for the same on the Z6 Pro.

Availability And Expected Pricing

Z5 Pro GT

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro is expected to be priced under INR 50,000, which will make it a strong contender to other premium mid-range devices in the same segment. Detailed specifications of the smartphone will be available on 23rd April.

April 11, 2019
Lenovo Z6 Pro To Be Launched With The Snapdragon 855 Chipset

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenovo is expected to launch its flagship smartphone, the Lenovo Z6 Pro in the upcoming months. For quite some time now, the company has been teasing the release of the aforementioned smartphone. The device is speculated to feature never-seen-before specifications in a smartphone, and Lenovo is making sure that its customers remain followed up on the same. For the same reason, the company has now confirmed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will ship with the Snapdragon 855 SoC.

Expected Specifications

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is expected to be built along the lines of its predecessor, the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. However, where the Z5 Pro GT sported a sliding mechanism to reveal the dual front cameras, the Z6 Pro may or may not carry over this feature. In terms of the specifications, the Lenovo Z6 Pro will run on an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 855 chipset, which one of the most powerful mobile chipsets available in the market right now. It comprises of the Qualcomm Kryo 485 Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

In terms of the camera, Lenovo is claiming that the Z6 Pro will have a ‘HyperVision’ camera which will redefine the way videos are recorded. As per a recent teaser by the company, the device will be capable of capturing 100-megapixel images. Apparently, the company may work around the AI in the smartphone to achieve this feat, but once launched, this will be the highest camera megapixel count ever seen in a smartphone.

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As of now, no further specifications of the smartphone are available, but the device may retain some features from its predecessor. It is speculated to sport an in-display fingerprint sensor similar to the Z5 Pro GT. In terms of memory, the Z6 Pro may be launched with 12 GB RAM and 512GB for the top variant. Moreover, the device may have the same 6.4 inch AMOLED display featured in the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. The device may officially be launched in the month of April or May.

April 8, 2019
Lenovo Launches The K6 Enjoy With Triple Rear Cameras
Chinese smartphone maker, Lenovo has launched its latest smartphone, the K6 Enjoy in China. The device is a part of the company’s K6 lineup which was launched back in the year 2016. It has been targeted towards the budget segment and promises to offer competitive specifications at an affordable price.

Lenovo K6 Enjoy

The K6 Enjoy has a design similar to the Z5s launched last year, complete with glass on the front and back. It measures 156.4 x 75 x 7.99mm and weighs 161g. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a 6.22 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1520 x 720. To ensure the device has a high screen to body ratio, there is a waterdrop notch on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, the handset has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Lenovo K6 Enjoy is kitted with a MediaTek Helio P22 Octa-core SoC. For optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP main sensor and an 8MP and a 5MP secondary and tertiary sensor respectively. For selfies, there is an 8MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the handset will be available in the following variants.
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Lenovo K6 Enjoy is powered by a 3300mAh battery with support for 10W charging via a USB Type-C port. Furthermore, the smartphone supports memory expansion of up to 256GB via microSD. The device will be available in two colours, namely Blue and Black.

Pricing & Availability

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The Lenovo K6 Enjoy has been priced starting CNY 1398 (INR 14,400) for the base variant. It will be available via flash sales starting April 5. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced when it will be available in the Indian market.
April 5, 2019
Lenovo Registers Patent For Foldable Smartphone With Clamshell Design

The race of unveiling the best foldable smartphone is undoubtedly a cutthroat one, with companies like Samsung and Huawei leading the pack. Xiaomi is expected to follow up with its own variant of the same. The multinational technology company Lenovo has also showcased various prototypes of foldable smartphones previously. On April 2, 2019, Lenovo was granted a patent for an innovative foldable smartphone with a clamshell design.

About The Patent

The design patent was applied for in the month of September 2018 in the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). The patent contained a total of 11 images. As per the images, Lenovo has opted for a flexible hinge design, which when unfolded, unveils an elongated display. Images suggest that the device’s display will be just wide enough for convenient one-handed usage. Narrow bezels will give the device a contemporary look. The upper screen border of the foldable smartphone houses an earpiece receiver, whereas the bezel above the display accommodates the front camera.

Interestingly, the Lenovo foldable smartphone has a second screen that is present at the back of the device and is visible only when the device is folded shut. Noteworthy, images suggest that the fold hinge/line doesn’t lie in the middle of the smartphone, instead the lower part of the device is shorter as compared to the upper part. Once the user bends the lower part, a smaller screen will be visible.

Lastly, the rear of the device houses a single camera. The clamshell design of the Lenovo foldable smartphone hints towards the fact that the device can be folded at more than one point, thereby facilitating mobility in the smartphone. However, it appears that when the device is folded, a tiny crack will still be visible which will indicate where the hinge is.

Expected Availability

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The Chinese manufacturer is expected to release the foldable smartphone in the later part of the year 2019. Furthermore, Motorola, subsidiary of Lenovo is also speculated to unveil its foldable smartphone in the month of June or July this year. Both the devices are expected to be priced under US$ 1500.

The original patents for Lenovo’s foldable smartphone can be viewed here.

April 2, 2019
Lenovo Unveils The Tab V7 With a 6.9 inch display, 5180mAh Battery
While major smartphone manufacturers are moving towards foldable smartphones, Lenovo has launched the Tab V7, a smartphone and tablet hybrid. It was launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. The device, as the name suggests, has a larger than usual display and a massive battery.

Lenovo Tab V7

The Lenovo Tab V7 fits into an entirely new lineup of smartphone-tablet hybrid by the company. The device measures 177.9 x 86.5 x 7.89mm and weighs 195g. It has a 6.9 inch IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The screen to body ratio of the hybrid is 81% which suggests thin bezels around the display. The device has a polycarbonate construction surrounded by metal rims. The device has dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Audio.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Tab V7 runs on the dated Snapdragon 450 which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. For optics, the device is equipped with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock via the front camera. In terms of storage and memory, the Tab V7 will be available in two storage variants which are as follows:
- 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
The Lenovo Tab V7 is powered by massive 5180mAh battery with fast charging support. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and has a near-stock interface. For connectivity, there is support for dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The Tab V7 also supports MicroSD memory expansion up to 128GB.

Lenovo Tab V7: Price & Availability

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The Lenovo Tab V7 will be available in Europe from the month of April for the starting price of €249 (around Rs. 20,000) for the base model. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t disclosed the Indian availability and price of the smartphone yet.
February 25, 2019
Lenovo Z5s With Triple Rear Cameras Launched In China
Lenovo held a launch event in China where they announced the Z5 Pro GT and Lenovo Z5s smartphones. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is a flagship level smartphone while the Z5s is targeted towards mid-range audience.

Lenovo Z5s Design And Specifications

The Lenovo Z5s has an all-glass front and rear build with a metal chassis. The smartphone measures 156.7 x 74.5 x 7.85 mm and weighs in at 172 grams. The left side of the smartphone houses the power button and the volume rockers while the bottom side is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack, loudspeaker grille and the USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

The Lenovo Z5s has a 6.3-inch display with a small waterdrop notch up top which houses the 16 MP front-facing selfie camera. The display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The rear of the smartphone has a gradient coloured glass panel which harbors the triple camera setup and fingerprint sensor. The rear camera setup consists of 16 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP sensors and a dual LED flash. The smartphone can also capture 2160p videos from the rear cameras and 1080p videos from the front camera.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Z5s packs the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU which has a turbo frequency of 2.2 GHz. The smartphone is available in two RAM + ROM configurations which are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
The smartphone also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card. It is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery which supports 15W fast charging. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac W-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. The smartphone also gets a P2i coating which allows it to survive accidental spillovers.

Price And Availability

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The Lenovo Z5s is available in three colours which are Starry Gray, Titanium Crystal Blue, and Honey Love Orange. The smartphone will go on sale in China starting 24th December and the price of different variants of the smartphone is as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB – 1398 Yuan (around Rs 14,400)
- 6 GB + 128 GB – 1598 Yuan (around Rs 16,500)
- 6 GB + 128 GB (Zhu Yilong custom edition) – 1998 Yuan (around Rs 20,600)
December 18, 2018
Lenovo Z5 Pro GT With Snapdragon 855 Announced In China
Lenovo launched the Z5 Pro smartphone earlier this year in China. Now the company has announced the Z5 Pro GT which is a higher-specced variant of the former.

Design

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has an all-glass front and rear with a sliding screen which conceals the dual front camera setup and the speakerphone. The smartphone has 6 double helix springs to drive its sliding mechanism. According to the company, the slider has a life cycle of up to 3,00,000 slides. The smartphone measures 155.12 x 73.04 x 9.3 mm and weighs in at 210 grams. The power button is placed on the right side of the handset while the volume rockers are placed on the left. For securely unlocking the device it has an in-display fingerprint sensor and it also supports facial unlocking technology. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT gets as all new back with carbon fiber like design. Like the regular variant, it also has dual rear cameras along with an LED flash.

Specifications

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. It features the Octa Core Snapdragon 855 SoC. It will be one of the first smartphones to feature this chipset. For photography, the device has dual 16 MP + 24 MP rear cameras which can capture 2160p videos @ 30fps. The front of the device also has dual 16 MP + 8 MP cameras which can record 1080p videos.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT runs on the ZUI 10.0 which based on Android 9 Pie. For connectivity, the device has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It also has a proximity sensor, a gravity sensor, and an ambient light sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 3,350 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery. It also has Dolby Atmos support which provides a better and immersive sound experience. Most noteworthy, the device has a hardware-level security chip. The hardware chip stores sensitive user data like fingerprint information and banking details of the user.

Price And Availability

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The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is currently available for pre-order in China while the deliveries will commence from 24th January 2019. The price for the different variants of the smartphone is as follows:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2698 CNY (around Rs 27,700)
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2998 CNY (around Rs 30,800)
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3398 CNY (around Rs 41,200)
- 12 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM – 4398 CNY (around Rs 45,200)
December 18, 2018
Lenovo Z5s With In-Screen Camera To Launch On December 6
Earlier today we reported that Samsung will launch their Galaxy A8s smartphone with the Infinity-O notch display on December 10. This announcement was made soon after Huawei announced that their Huawei Nova 4 with a similar display cutout will launch on December 17. Now to steal the thunder from Samsung, Lenovo has announced they will launch the Lenovo Z5s with in-screen camera cutout on December 6.

Lenovo Z5s

The Lenovo Z5s is the latest member in Lenovo’s Z series of smartphones. The company launched the Lenovo Z5 Pro last month which has an incredible 95% screen-to-body ratio. The Lenovo Z5s was previously spotted on TENAA which had revealed a lot of information about its specifications. It has a 6.3-inch display with a very high screen-to-body ratio and a tiny circular cutout along the top bezel.

The Lenovo Z5s measures 156.7 x 74.5 x 7.8mm and it features a 3,210 mAh Lithium Ion battery. On the rear, the handset has a vertically aligned triple camera module along with an LED Flash and the fingerprint sensor. Other important details like the CPU and GPU are currently not available but it has similar specs as the Lenovo Z5 Pro. Most notably, the Z5 Pro, unlike the Z5s, has a sliding screen which conceals the front cameras.

Lenovo Z5 Pro Specifications

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- Display: 6.39-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Operating System: Android 9 Pie
- Processor:Snapdragon 710
- RAM: 6 GB
- Storage: 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB
- Rear Cameras: 16 MP + 24 MP , LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 16 MP + 8 MP
- Security: Infrared Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 .0, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C
- Battery: 3350mAh
- Dimensions:155.1 x 73 x 9.3 mm
- Weight: 210 g
December 4, 2018
Lenovo Z5s Hands On Images Reveal Camera Cutout In The Centre

The Lenovo Z5s was spotted a few days back in a TENAA listing and has been in the headlines ever since. The device sported triple rear cameras and what seemed to be a tear-drop notch. However, latest hands-on images of the phone reveal that it was a camera cut-out and not a notch. This is due to the fact that it is placed in the centre and not the side. Which is seen in the likes of the upcoming Galaxy A8s and the Huawei Nova 4.

The Future Of Design

While it is evident that smartphone manufacturers are moving away from notches and sliding cameras, this might hint at where the trend is now moving. Being the third confirmed device with a camera cut-out, we might be looking at a new wave of smartphone design. The Lenovo Z5s is also important in other aspects as well. For starters, it places the cut-out in the middle of the display. And not to the right side like the Galaxy A8s and the Nova 4.

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The centre aligned camera cut-out is not just aesthetically pleasing, but it also more practical in terms of the notification bar. The phone will be able to display all the notification icons without being disturbed by the camera. This is not the case with the right aligned cut-out. The right aligned cut-out will see all the notification icons being squeezed to the other side. However, the central placement also has its drawbacks.

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It will be interesting to see how Lenovo sorts out the issue of displaying messages or notification alerts.The Lenovo Z5s is set for a December release, according to its teaser. The phone is said to have a 6.3 inch display and will be Lenovo’s first triple camera phone. It is also said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chipset, but this information does not seem very credible.

November 30, 2018
Lenovo Z5s To Launch Soon With Triple Rear Cameras

Beijing based Lenovo launched a smartphone last month with a 95% screen-to-body ratio called the Lenovo Z5 Pro. The smartphone features a sliding screen and the Snapdragon 710 SoC. The less powerful chipset allowed the company to price it very aggressively compared to its competitors. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 & Honor Magic 2 are its direct competitors due to the similar sliding display feature. Recently, an alleged high-end variant of the Lenovo Z5, called the Lenovo Z5s has been spotted on TENAA.

Lenovo Z5s

The alleged Lenovo Z5s is listed as model number L78071 on TENNA. According to the images posted on TENAA, the smartphone has a water drop notch display and triple rear cameras along with an LED flash. The triple rear cameras are divided into two separate modules. The top two cameras are placed in a vertical capsule shape while the third camera sensor is placed below it.

For added security, the Lenovo Z5s has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The listing reveals that the smartphone measures 156.7×74.5×7.8 mm. It has a 6.3 inch display and is powered by a 3,210 mAh battery. Other details like the chipset information of the smartphone are unavailable, but reports claim that it might be the first phone to feature the Snapdragon 8150 chipset.

Snapdragon 8150

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The Snapdragon 8150 chipset is set to launch on December 4th. It will be the successor to the Snapdragon 845 that is featured on the Pixel 3 and OnePlus 6T. It will be manufactured using the 7 nm FinFET technology unlike the 10 nm used by its predecessor. Previously leaked benchmarks of the chipset reveal it gets the highest AI score for any chipset till date. However, it was tested on a developer board and not a real-world smartphone.

To summarise, the upcoming Lenovo Z5s looks like a promising device. Sadly, its launch date is currently unavailable and we will have to wait for the company to announce the same.

November 27, 2018
Best Budget Diwali Gifts On Amazon

With the festival of lights almost here, it is the time to give gifts and spread joy. While many of us want to, certain budget restrictions might stop us from giving the best gifts to our loved ones. Here’s a list of some really cool gifts, within a budget, to make your Diwali better.

Camera Lens Coffee Mug

This is for the photography buffs who also like a nice hot cuppa in the mornings. A replica of the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, this looks exactly like a lens but is actually a coffee mug. It features an air tight cap with open/closed lid for small sipping. The cup is made from food grade ABS plastic materials outside and extra-fine stainless steel insulated interior and is sure to keep your coffee warm on the go. The food grade plastic keeps your hands protected from hot liquids. It is available for a price of Rs 249 and is a steal at this price!

Lenovo Smart Band With Heart Rate Monitor

This fitness band if for the exercise freak who is on a budget. At a price of Rs 1,299, the fitness band can make for a perfect gift for people who like living a healthy lifestyle. The smartband features a dynamic heart rate monitor. The band can be set to automatically check your heart rate every 15 minutes with 24-hour real-time heart rate monitoring. The activity tracker has features like sedentary reminder, workout tracker which records your steps, distance, calories burned, sleep quality all day. The best part of this band is you don’t have to worry about liquid damage since it is liquid splash and dust proof. It has a Pedometer, Calories and Sleep Monitoring, Bluetooth Enabled and boasts of an OLED Display.

Beauty Lights With USB

What better gift for Diwali than rice lights with a twist! These Beauty lights are made of high quality 0. 4mm copper wire and LEDs. It is also battery powered. This makes it easy to use in areas without a socket nearby. One can plug in their USB port to a power bank, USB adaptor or socket as well! It has a low power consumption and heat insulated copper wire. The light features a warm white and has 20 pcs of LED. The copper wire length is 16.5ft/5m. It is also extremely reasonable at a price of Rs 399.

BoAt Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Some good speakers never go to waste! The Boat Stone 200 is is a waterproof speaker for the active, outdoorsy lifestyle. The construction of the speaker with durable rubber matte finish makes it shock proof, which offers all around outdoor protection against dust and water. You can swim, camp, hike, cycle and do pretty much all you can imagine with it. It’s small, lightweight and handy as well. The speaker uses Bluetooth 4.1 transmission with no loss of audio performance and can be paired with all types of devices that use Bluetooth technology and you can also connect the speaker with aux which is a good thing if you own an Amazon echo or any other device with Alexa support. It is priced at just Rs 1,099 on Amazon and makes for a great Diwali gift for your close ones.

Self Adhesive Led Strip Light

Tech enthusiasts always appreciate good lighting in their studio. This LED strip is a great way to get some ambient lighting in your home, office or studio at a very cheap price. The length of the strip is 5 metres and is warm white in colour. It has self adhesive tape which sticks to your furniture and the light nicely reflects on your walls to give great lighting. Priced at just Rs 336, this is a great option for a Diwali gift.

Noise DSLR Backpack

This is a lightweight DSLR/ Action Camera/ Mobile camera case with adjustable, padded dividers which allow you to customise the camera compartment. It can be a great addition to a photographer’s arsenal and any photographer in your family will be happy to receive it as a gift. It has two internal mesh pockets for accessories which is very handy. Apart from that there are two internal mesh pockets for batteries and an extra memory cards as well. The bag is light weight and has a comfortable soft handle and shoulder straps with softened bands. The camera case in the bag has adjustable padded dividers which helps your camera and equipment fit snugly. With a price of Rs 799 on Amazon, it is very reasonable if we compare it to other camera bags in the market.

November 6, 2018
Lenovo Z5 Pro With 95 % Screen-To-Body Ratio Launched
The highly teased and awaited Lenovo Z5 Pro has been launched. The Lenovo Z5 Pro has a sliding screen with an insane 95% screen-to-body ratio. Lenovo has managed to pack in astounding specifications in a device with such a minimal footprint at an unbelievable price. Though the smartphone has a slightly less powerful processor, it is a direct competitor to the recently launched Mi Mix 3 & Honor Magic 2.

Design

The Lenovo Z5 Pro has an all-glass front and rear with a sliding screen which hides the speakerphone and dual front cams with flash. To drive the sliding mechanism, the handset uses 6 double helix springs which the company claims have a life cycle of up to 3,00,000 slides. The smartphone measures 155.12 x 73.04 x 9.3 mm and weighs in at 210 grams. The handset has an astonishing screen-to-body ratio of 95.06%. The volume rockers are placed on the left while the power button is on the right.

The dual rear cameras along with a single LED flash are placed vertically on the back of the phone while the Lenovo branding is placed horizontally on the lower back of the device. The Lenovo Z5 Pro has facial recognition capabilities and an in-display fingerprint scanner to securely unlock it.

Specifications

The Lenovo Z5 Pro has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. It runs on the Octa-Core Qualcomm 710 CPU along with the Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone has 6 GB of RAM with either 64 GB or 128 GB of ROM. For photography, the device has dual 16 MP + 24 MP rear cameras which can capture 2160p videos @ 30fps. The front of the device also has dual 16 MP + 8 MP camera which can record 1080p videos.

The smartphone runs on the ZUI 10.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo. For connectivity, the device has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone also has a gravity sensor, a proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor. The Lenovo z2 Pro has a 3,350 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery. It also has Dolby Atmos support which provides a better and immersive sound experience. One key feature of the Lenovo Z5 Pro is its hardware-level security chip. The hardware chip stores sensitive user data like fingerprint information and banking details of the user.

Except for the regular manuals, Lenovo ships the smartphone with a data cable, power adapter, USB Type-C to 3.5 mm jack adaptor and a screen protector.

Price & Availability

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The smartphone will be available via flash sale on 11th November for which the registrations are now open on the company’s Chinese website. The smartphone is available in Ceramic Black color and price for the different variants is as follows:
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – 1,998 ¥ (around Rs. 21,200)
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2,998 ¥ (around Rs. 24,300)
The Lenovo Z5 Pro is currently available only in China but we expect the company to launch the device in India as well.
November 1, 2018
Lenovo Z5 Pro Teaser Reveals Dedicated Safety Chip

Lenovo will launch the highly anticipated Z5 Pro on the 1st of November. The Lenovo Z5 Pro will be the successor to the previously launched Z5 and as per reports, it will be a significant update to the latter. Lenovo’s Vice President has been continuously sharing updates on Weibo which provide a good idea about the upcoming flagship. The upcoming Lenovo Z5 Pro has a similar design to the Mi Mix 3 & the upcoming Honor Magic 2.

Sliding Cameras

One of the key highlights of the Lenovo Z5 Pro will be the display which the company claims is a 100 % Full View screen. The smartphone has a sliding screen which reveals the concealed dual front cameras and the speakerphone. It has dual 24 MP + 16 MP front-facing cameras which also might support facial recognition. Yet another cool feature is the fingerprint scanner which is placed under the display.

Double Helix Slider

The poster translated from Chinese reads that the Lenovo Z5 Pro employs six double helix springs to operate the sliding mechanism. The poster also reveals the slider has a life cycle of more than 3,00,000 slides which is similar to Xiaomi’s claims for the Mi Mix 3. Although, it is noteworthy that the Mi Mix 3 uses neodymium magnets instead of springs to operate it’s sliding mechanism.

Hardware Level Security Chip

Another teaser reveals that the Lenovo Z5 Pro has an embedded hardware-based security chip like the Google Pixel 3 XL. The hardware-based chip in the Google Pixel 3 XL adds an additional level of security to the smartphone. The chip stores sensitive information like fingerprint data and banking details and is designed to be tamper resistant. It is expected the Lenovo Z5 Pro will have a similarly conceptualised chip to secure the latest flagship.

Dolby Atmos Sound Support

The latest poster adds to the already feature-rich smartphone as it reveals the smartphone has Dolby Atmos Sound support. Dolby Atmos delivers a rich, immersive sound experience while watching movies and playing games making the smartphone experience even better. The text translated from Chinese also points out some noise reduction technology but, no detailed information is unavailable.

Alleged Specifications

The Lenovo Z5 Pro will likely have the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 SoC with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. The device might have a larger than 6-inch display and 128 GB or 256 GB of internal memory. As it has become the industry standard for flagship smartphones.

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To conclude, the Lenovo Z5 looks like a powerful flagship smartphone. To get the exact details and features, we won’t have to wait for long as the device officially launches on November 1.

October 30, 2018