Lenovo defied all speculations and launched its new phone, the Z5, with an iPhone X-like notch and mid-range Qualcomm chipset. The firm took the wraps off the device at an event in China, and it is nothing half as exciting as what everyone had anticipated from Lenovo Z5 official teasers and promos.
Like many other Android phones launched this year, the Z5 has a notch and a chin. Yes there is no full view screen, no Snapdragon 845, and no 4TB storage on board.
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Lenovo Z5 Features
The Lenovo Z5 features a 6.28-inch 19:9 aspect ratio FHD+ (2260X1080p) display. The phone is powered by the 14nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor integrated with Adreno 508 GPU.
For photography, the Lenovo Z5 sports a dual camera setup on the rear panel with a 16-megapixel primary sensor and accompanied by an 8-megapixel secondary shooter. While, up front, it features an 8-megapixel sensor backed by AI to get better results over time.
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The phone runs on Android Oreo 8.1-based ZUI 4.0 custom OS out-of-the-box and houses a 3,300mAh battery with fast charging support. For security, the Lenovo Z5 sports a fingerprint sensor on the rear.
Lenovo Z5 Price and Availability
The Lenovo Z5 comes in three colors to choose between – Black, Blue, and Aurora. The handset has been priced at 1,299 yuan (roughly Rs 13,500) for its 6GB RAM/ 64GB internal storage and 1,799 yuan (roughly Rs 18,500) for its 6GB RAM/ 128GB onboard storage. There is no word over the Lenovo Z5 India availability or price as of now. But stay tuned to Smartprix to get an instant update if there is any.
Lenovo Z5 Specifications
| Model | Lenovo Z5 |
| Display | 6.2-inch full-HD+, 19:9 aspect ratio, IPS display |
| Processor | 14nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB/128GB |
| Software | Android Oreo 8.1-based ZUI 4.0 |
| Primary Camera | 13MP+8MP with HDR+, 4K support, f/2.0 aperture, and an LED flash |
| Secondary Camera | 8MP with f/2.0 and AI |
| Dimensions | – |
| Battery | 3300mAh with fast-charging |
| Others | 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm |
| Price | Starts at roughly at Rs. 13,500 |
This should come under tablet. imo, size with 5 inch or less can be called as phone.
Things have changed with 18:9 ratio and bezel-less screens.