Review of Lenovo P2 - a large smartphone with a metal body and a powerful battery. Lenovo P2 - Specifications

This slide clearly categorizes all the company's smartphones, and each of these categories has its own letter designation. The series designated by the letter “K,” for example, is the category of the company’s most advanced and most expensive devices—it represents all the top smartphones that were at the cutting edge of technology at the time of release, the flagships of the lines. This classification is still in effect: the most powerful and top-end Lenovo smartphones - K900 and K910 (Vibe Z) - belong to this category.

However, in the Lenovo smartphone classifier there is another, also very interesting category of mobile devices, designated by the letter “P”. Under this letter are hidden devices that can not only compete in popularity among users, but perhaps even give a head start to their flagship counterparts. This category, as can be clearly seen on the slide, includes primarily mobile devices aimed at a business audience (not in the sense that not everyone can pay for them, but in the fact that this category of devices is designed primarily to provide reliable everyday managing all important matters and smoothly completing daily tasks). To achieve this, smartphones in this series are equipped with the most capacious batteries - this is their most basic feature. Plus, everyone has the ability to work with two SIM cards - also one of the most popular and sought-after tasks for mobile assistants among modern business people. The indicated set of basic capabilities accompanied all the devices from the “P” line: first we were introduced to the P700i, later it was replaced by the even more interesting P770 in all respects, but it was quickly replaced by the P780. The P780 differs from the P770 not much, but literally in everything: a more capacious battery, a larger screen, more processor cores, a newer operating system, a better camera, etc. Below is a more detailed list of all the main characteristics of the Lenovo P780 smartphone - it's time to go directly to the review of this device.

Key Features of Lenovo P780

	Lenovo P780	Iconbit Mercury Quad FHD	Alcatel OT Idol X	Fly Luminor IQ453	Google Nexus 5
Screen	5″, IPS	5″, IPS	5″, IPS	5″, IPS	4.95″, IPS
Permission	1280×720, 293 ppi	1920×1080, 440 ppi	1920×1080, 440 ppi	1920×1080, 440 ppi	1920×1080, 445 ppi
SoC	MediaTek MT6589 (4 cores ARM Cortex-A7) @1.2 GHz		MediaTek MT6589T (4 cores ARM Cortex-A7) @1.5 GHz	MediaTek MT6589T (4 cores ARM Cortex-A7) @1.5 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 @2.2 GHz (4 Krait 400 cores)
GPU	PowerVR SGX 544MP	PowerVR SGX 544MP	PowerVR SGX 544MP	PowerVR SGX 544MP	Adreno 330
RAM	1 GB	1 GB	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB
Flash memory	4/8 GB	32 GB	16 GB	32 GB	16/32 GB
Memory card support	microSD	microSD	—	—	—
operating system	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.4
Battery	non-removable, 4000 mAh	removable, 2500 mAh	non-removable, 2000 mAh	non-removable, 2000 mAh	non-removable, 2300 mAh
Cameras	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (0.3 MP)		rear (13 MP; video - 1080p), front (2 MP)	rear (13 MP; video - 1080p), front (5 MP)	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.3 MP)
Dimensions	143×73×10.0 mm, 176 g	141×70×8.9 mm, 169 g	140×68×6.9 mm, 120 g	144×69×7.7 mm, 131 g	138×69×8.6 mm, 130 g
average price	T-10546687	T-10565073	T-10467810	T-10533924	T-10564185
Lenovo P780 offers	L-10546687-10

• SoC MediaTek MT6589, 1.2 GHz, 4 cores ARM Cortex-A7
• GPU PowerVR SGX 544MP
• Operating system Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
• Touch IPS display, 5″, 1280×720, 293 ppi
• Random access memory (RAM) 1 GB, internal memory 4/8 GB
• microSD memory card support
• Communication GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
• Communication 3G WCDMA 900/2100 MHz
• Bluetooth 3.0
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
• GPS, A-GPS
• Dual SIM support (both Mini-SIM)
• Gyroscope, proximity and light sensors, electronic compass
• Camera 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
• Camera 0.3 MP (front)
• Lithium-ion battery 4000 mAh
• Dimensions 143×73×9.95 mm
• Weight 176 g

Contents of delivery

The smartphone goes on sale in a fairly spacious box made of hard cardboard, covered with light matte paper. The packaging is quite simple in appearance, but very practical and neatly executed: it even has pictograms inside to help you correctly and compactly pack the set of components into the box. The top of the box is additionally covered with a cardboard casing with an image of the smartphone itself and a list with a minimum number of technical characteristics.

The box contained a not very compact but powerful charger (output current 2 A), a thick Micro-USB connecting cable, good headphones with a tangle-free flat noodle wire and vacuum-type gel tips, as well as a short OTG adapter for connecting to phone external peripherals and flash drives. As a result, the smartphone is equipped very well: both the packaging and its contents at first glance make the most favorable impression and set one up for a more serious and respectful perception of the main product hidden in the packaging.

Appearance and ease of use

The smartphone itself also turned out to be quite nice in appearance: its appearance is discreet, the device does not look expensive, but it exudes some kind of thoughtful brevity, clear precision of all contours and lines, unshakable solidity, and even a little brutality. Of course, Lenovo P780 is a masculine device. In its entire external structure one can feel a sort of minimalist style - the absence of “tinsel” and ostentation, as if this is a self-confident truck driver who doesn’t have time to think about some kind of moldings...

The dimensions and weight of the device are large - it is not suitable for every hand, especially a woman's, but its considerable weight has a clear justification here. The smartphone has a huge battery capacity and a strong metal protective back cover - can these be considered disadvantages? The incredible survivability of this device in offline mode will be discussed below, but now is the time to talk about the lid. The fact is that almost the entire back surface of the Lenovo P780 smartphone is made up of a strong, fairly thick profile cover made entirely of real metal, which is a rarity for modern smartphones, but not for Lenovo. The company does not skimp on metal; proof of this is the famous K900, a device whose body is also made of metal. Naturally, this gives the device additional weight, but also strength: when you pick up the Lenovo P780, you immediately feel this solid reliability.

However, the metal lid here is a removable structural element - it’s just that, like all the other parts, it fits so neatly with the rest that it gives the impression of a non-separable structure. However, you can still remove the cover - it is secured with several latches, and there is a small ledge in it for resting with your fingernail.

Under the lid, a picture quite familiar to mobile devices operating on the MediaTek platform opens up: three card slots are located in a row above the battery (two for SIM cards and one for a microSD memory card). Both slots for SIM cards provide for the installation of Mini-SIM cards (that is, the “old” type), all slots have a slot structure - the cards are held in them only due to friction. By the way, there is a small red button hidden under the memory card - this is a key to force the device to reboot in case something goes wrong.

The rest of the space under the lid is occupied by a battery that is huge in size and capacity, but it is not a removable element here. To ensure that users have no doubt about this, the battery is additionally screwed to the frame using a casing, and in order to avoid the temptation to unscrew them, a sticker is also pasted on top, threatening the loss of the warranty.

With the back cover on, the back surface of the smartphone looks completely standard: in the upper part there is a window for the main camera, framed by a protective metal rim protruding above the glass, and next to it is the eye of a single-section LED flash, which can turn into a brightly shining flashlight using a program preinstalled in the smartphone.

A grille is cut in the lower part to allow sound to escape from the speaker; to raise the case above the table surface, one of the grille rods is slightly bent outward. The picture is completed by a large silver company logo, embossed directly into the metal and therefore completely resistant to abrasion over time.

The entire front panel of the smartphone is completely covered with scratch-resistant protective glass. Hidden underneath are the eyes of the front camera and touch sensors, the speaker grille, and also (at the bottom) three system and application control buttons. The buttons are, naturally, touch-sensitive, but dedicated hardware; they have a fairly bright white backlight with an adjustable operating mode (on, off and automatic).

The smartphone also has another very useful element - an LED indicator, traditionally located in the area of ​​the speaker grille and shining through it in different colors to notify about charging modes and incoming messages.

The sensor is not too bright, not at all annoying when turned on, but very “persistent”: if the phone has at least one unread message, it will persistently glow green for as many days as necessary - until the battery runs out or the message is read.

Along the entire side perimeter of the smartphone body there is a metal chrome-plated rim - a thin strip recessed into the body so much that it does not cause any inconvenience with its smooth and slippery surface. All other surfaces of the smartphone are absolutely not slippery, but on the contrary, rough and matte, which is why the smartphone is firmly held in the hand without becoming covered with fingerprints. A very practical case is a definite plus of the Lenovo P780 smartphone.

But the smartphone also has one significant drawback - the power/lock key is poorly located. Here it was embedded into the top end the old-fashioned way, without taking into account the fact that the device is a very large device, so reaching this key many times a day becomes extremely tiring. Sometimes it happens that developers implement alternative options for waking up a smartphone: unlocking by tapping the screen (like in LG devices) or pressing another hardware button (like Samsung), but nothing like that has been provided here, and the user will have to get used to daily fingering the case just to get to the power key.

But the misadventures don't end there. For some reason, the universal Micro-USB connector located here, at the top end, was covered with a rubber plug, and the device does not have any protection from water and dust, and the audio output adjacent to it is not equipped with any plugs at all. This is a strange solution, and quite inconvenient: not only do you have to constantly pry off the rather hard cover with your fingernails, but then you also need to hold it so that it does not interfere with the cable connector entering the connector. The decision was unsuccessful, dictated for some reason, and I just want to tear off the lid forever.

In addition to the listed elements, there is only one more button on the smartphone body - a paired volume key located on the right side of the device. The key is quite large, made of metal, and presses well, but, unfortunately, it is placed too high - it’s difficult for your finger to reach. The opposite side edge, as well as the bottom end, are completely free of any elements, except for the small hole in the bottom for the microphone.

Among the little things that need to be noted additionally, we should also mention the support of the Micro-USB connector for OTG mode. There is no hole for attaching a strap here, as in the vast majority of modern mobile devices - which is a pity.

Screen

The Lenovo P780 smartphone is equipped with an IPS sensor matrix measuring 62x110 mm with a diagonal of 127 mm (5 inches), a resolution of 1280x720 pixels (which gives a not very high pixel density - 293 ppi).

The display brightness has both manual and automatic adjustment, the latter based on the operation of the light sensor. Multi-touch technology here allows you to process up to 10 simultaneous touches. The smartphone also has a proximity sensor as standard, which locks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear.

A detailed examination using measuring instruments was carried out by the editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections, Alexey Kudryavtsev. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, there is an effective anti-glare filter, which in terms of reducing the brightness of the reflection is no worse than that of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photo in which the white surface is reflected in the switched off screens (on the left - Nexus 7, on the right - Lenovo P780, then they can be distinguished by size and characteristic Lenovo button icons):

At first glance, the darkness of the screens is the same, which is confirmed by statistics from the graphics editor - the differences are negligible, that is, both screens reduce the brightness of the reflection approximately equally. The ghosting of reflected objects on the P780's screen is very weak, indicating that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, but slightly worse than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much more easily and appear at a slower rate than with regular glass.

When manually controlling the brightness and displaying the white field in full screen, the maximum brightness value was about 380 cd/m², the minimum was 15 cd/m². The maximum brightness is quite high, although not a record, which means, taking into account the effective anti-glare filter, readability even on a sunny day outdoors should be at a good level. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. There is automatic brightness adjustment based on the light sensor (located to the right of the front camera eye). In automatic mode, when external lighting conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases (but much more slowly). In complete darkness in automatic mode, the brightness is reduced to 8 cd/m² (a little dark, but you can still read), in an artificially lit office (approximately 400 lux) the brightness is set to 125 cd/m² (normal), in a brightly lit environment (corresponding to lighting on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more) rises to a maximum of 380 cd/m², which is to be expected. That is, the auto-brightness function works adequately. At any level of backlight brightness, its modulation is practically absent, which eliminates screen flickering.

This smartphone uses an IPS matrix. Microphotographs demonstrate a typical IPS subpixel structure (of this and other types of screens):

The screen has good viewing angles without significant color shift even with large deviations of the gaze from perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades (except for the darkest ones when the gaze is deviated to the right). For comparison, here are photographs in which identical images are displayed on the screens of the Lenovo P780 and Nexus 7, with the screen brightness initially set to approximately 200 cd/m². There is a white field perpendicular to the screens:

The uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field in the case of the P780 is clearly not ideal, while the color tone is slightly different from the screen tone of the Nexus 7 (when photographing, the color balance is forced to 6500 K). And a test picture:

Color reproduction is good and colors are rich on both screens, but the differences in color balance are more noticeable. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not “float” on all screens and the contrast at an angle remained at a high level. And a white field:

The brightness of the Lenovo P780 at an angle decreased noticeably more than in the case of the Nexus 7. When deviated diagonally, the black field brightens to a medium degree and acquires a purple or red-violet tint. The photographs below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is the same for the screens!):

And from a different angle

When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is low due to numerous overexposed areas in the corners, along the edge and even closer to the center of the screen:

But the contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is high - about 1200:1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 23 ms (13 ms on + 10 ms off). The transition between halftones of gray 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 35 ms. A gamma curve constructed using 32 points did not reveal any blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The index of the approximating power function is 2.28, which is close to the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve deviates little from the power dependence:

Color gamut is almost equal to sRGB:

The spectra show that the matrix filters moderately mix the components with each other:

As a result, visually the colors have a natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is average, since the color temperature is higher than the standard 6500 K and the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is noticeably higher than 12, which is not considered a very good indicator even for a consumer device. However, the color temperature and ΔE change little from hue to hue, which has a positive effect on the visual assessment of color balance - the main thing is not to compare directly with a screen whose balance is closer to the standard one. (Dark areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

Overall: the screen has a fairly high maximum brightness and an effective anti-glare filter, so you can use the smartphone without any difficulty even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. It is also possible to use a mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works quite adequately. The advantages of the screen include a good oleophobic coating, absence of flicker and air gap in the layers of the screen, high contrast, sRGB coverage and good black stability to deviation of the gaze from perpendicular to the screen plane. The color balance is not perfect, but without a standard for comparison, the color rendering of this screen is still visually good. The main drawback of the screen is the low uniformity of brightness and color parameters across the screen area, but for the typical use of a smartphone, these “features” are unlikely to interfere much. Overall, we get a high-quality screen on an IPS matrix.

Sound

The sound capabilities of the smartphone are quite average. The ringing speaker produces a very loud, but unpleasant and shrill sound with a predominance of ringing high frequencies - there is no bass at all. In the supplied headphones, the situation is exactly the opposite: the sound is overly saturated with lows, so that sometimes you can’t even make out the words of the song (however, this can be slightly corrected using the built-in equalizer), but the maximum volume level in the headphones seemed not high enough. In any case, the Lenovo P780 is not a music solution at all, and in terms of software, the manufacturer limited itself to installing the standard Play Music application.

The smartphone is standardly equipped with an FM receiver, which only works with connected headphones, and a voice recorder, which is used for creating audio notes. During a telephone conversation, it is possible to record conversations directly from the line, which is very convenient. Another inconvenience is that the entry created in this way can only be accessed using the file manager - it is not displayed next to the completed call in the call list, as is the case with other smartphones.

Camera

Lenovo P780 comes standard with two digital camera modules. The front camera here has a 0.3 megapixel sensor (VGA) without autofocus and flash - the maximum dimensions of the resulting image are 1280x720.

The main rear camera is equipped with an 8-megapixel module with LED flash, and there is the possibility of automatic and manual focusing. The maximum size images are obtained with a resolution of 3264×2448. Examples of photographs with our comments are presented below.

	In the foreground the sharpness is quite good. It falls quite smoothly towards distant shots.
	Sharpness drops off at the very left edge. Even with the discount for cloudy weather, it feels like the photo lacks saturation.
	In sunny weather, the detail of distant plans improves.
	The color saturation situation also improves slightly.
	Colored noise and small traces of noise reduction are noticeable in the shadows.
	Relatively long (1/17 sec) shutter speeds and high (ISO 300) sensitivity values ​​greatly spoil details.
	Despite the blur due to the long shutter speed, the text is well done.

The camera fully justifies its 8 megapixels. Sharpness decreases smoothly and naturally as the shot is removed, although in some places you can find “soapy” fragments, and the left edge of the frame is a little confusing. The camera's software processing does not try hard to spoil small details in the background, acting quite reasonably and moderately. In poor lighting and high sensitivity values, unpleasant colored noise appears, which is practically not processed. But the camera does a good job in relatively good lighting (even in cloudy weather), and minimal software processing in this case becomes an advantage, since it does not spoil the natural sharpness of the frame, which is already quite good.

Overall, the camera is certainly not outstanding, but it is quite suitable for documentary shooting in good lighting.

The camera can shoot video; there are several modes to choose from, up to Full HD. An example of a test video is presented below. Videos are saved in a 3GP container (video: MPEG4 Video 1920×1088 30 fps 24.6 Mbps; audio: AAC 48 kHz stereo 128 Kbps).

• Video #1 (67.0 MB, 1920×1080)

The camera is controlled using Lenovo's own program, which is called "Super Camera" here. It can hardly be said that this is the most convenient interface possible: the entire perimeter of the screen is covered with a mass of icons, they and the settings menu itself are drawn too small, and besides, the menu has only one - horizontal - position, which is not very convenient. The smartphone does not have a dedicated hardware key for releasing the camera shutter, but you can use the volume button instead. You can continue taking photos while shooting video.

Telephone and communications

The smartphone works as standard in modern 2G GSM and 3G WCDMA networks; There is no support for fourth generation networks (LTE). The 5 GHz Wi-Fi band is not supported, and there is no support for NFC technology either. As a standard, you can organize a wireless point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels; there is a Wi-Fi Direct mode, as well as a Wi-Fi Display for communicating with a wireless projector. The navigation module only supports GPS/A-GPS - the device does not work with the domestic Glonass system.

There were no freezes or spontaneous reboots/shutdowns observed during testing. The screen is large, so drawing letters and numbers on virtual keyboards is quite comfortable to control. The layout and location of the keys are standard: switching languages ​​here is done by pressing the button with the image of a globe; there is no dedicated top row with numbers; you need to constantly switch the layout from letters to numbers and back. The phone application supports Smart Dial, that is, while dialing a phone number, a search is immediately carried out by the first letters in contacts. Very convenient functionality that you instantly get used to, but which is initially missing in some smartphones (for example, Apple iPhone or Meizu MX3).

Work with two SIM cards is organized according to the usual Dual SIM Dual Standby standard, when both cards can be in active standby mode, but cannot work at the same time - there is only one radio module. There was no option in the settings to switch the operating mode of the 3G/2G slots: here the SIM card installed in the first slot always works in 3G, and in the second - always in 2G. As a standard, in a special section of the settings, you can configure default conditions for SIM cards: designate any of them as the main one for organizing voice calls, transferring data, or sending SMS messages. In any case, when dialing a number, the user is always given the opportunity to choose which SIM card to make the call from.

OS and software

The system uses the Google Android software platform version 4.2.1 with Lenovo's proprietary user interface. The graphic component of this shell is nice - the background is predominantly white, there is little variety of colors, there is no riot of colors - everything is modest, serious, as befits a business device. In appearance, the graphical interface is more similar to the interface of the Lenovo K900 than to the K910 (Vibe Z) - the interface turned out to be clumsy.

Performance

The Lenovo P780 hardware platform is based on the MediaTek MT6589 single-chip system (SoC). The central processor here has 4 Cortex-A7 cores operating at 1.2 GHz. This is, so to speak, a basic modification of the quad-core platform of the Taiwanese manufacturer, and, moreover, not the latest one. Also in nature there is still an overclocked modification of the MT6589T with a processor core frequency of 1.5 GHz and a stripped-down version of the MT6589M, but in principle, the difference in test results between all these options is not too great.

The processor here is assisted in processing graphics by the well-known PowerVR SGX 544MP video accelerator. The device has 1 GB of RAM, which is not enough by modern standards. With the built-in memory of the Lenovo P780, the situation is like this: immediately after purchase, the user has about 2.8 GB of free flash array available for storing their own files, and about 4.3 GB are allocated for the needs of the operating system and applications (of which 2.2 GB are available ). Some people mistakenly take the figure of 4.3 GB, which is listed first in the memory section, as the amount available to the user, but this is the system memory, and only system applications are stored there, and only about 2.8 GB is available to the user for his needs. , which is certainly not enough. However, the smartphone supports the ability to expand memory using microSD cards, and it is also possible to connect external devices to the USB port (USB Host, USB OTG) - both mice and keyboards, and flash drives, from which the device can directly read files.

To get an idea of ​​the performance of the platform of the smartphone under test, we will conduct a standard set of tests.

For convenience, we have compiled all the results we obtained when testing the smartphone in the latest versions of popular benchmarks into tables. The table usually adds several other devices from different segments, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry figures). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison it is impossible to present the results from different versions of benchmarks, so many worthy and relevant models remain “behind the scenes” - due to the fact that they once passed the “obstacle course” on previous versions of test programs.

Based on the results of the data obtained during testing, the Lenovo P780 demonstrated quite expected average, or even slightly below average performance indicators - at the level of other devices we had previously tested, the work of which was organized on the quad-core platform of the Taiwanese MediaTek and its modifications.

Test results in MobileXPRT, as well as the latest versions of AnTuTu 4.x and GeekBench 3:

Results of testing the graphics subsystem in the Epic Citadel gaming test:

As for benchmarks for assessing the speed of the javascript engine, you should always make allowance for the fact that their results significantly depend on the browser in which they are launched, so the comparison can only be truly correct on the same OS and browsers, and this is possible during testing not always. In the case of Android smartphones, we always try to take measurements using Google Chrome.

Playing video

To test the omnivorous nature of video playback (including support for various codecs, containers and special features, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats, which make up the bulk of the content available on the Internet. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is most often impossible to process modern options using processor cores alone. Also, you shouldn’t expect a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it.

Format	Container, video, sound	MX Video Player	Standard video player
DVDRip	AVI, XviD 720×400 2200 Kbps, MP3+AC3	plays normally	plays normally
Web-DL SD	AVI, XviD 720×400 1400 Kbps, MP3+AC3	plays normally	plays normally
Web-DL HD	MKV, H.264 1280×720 3000 Kbps, AC3	Hardware+
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264 1280×720 4000 Kbps, AC3	plays fine with decoder Hardware+	The video plays fine, but there is no sound¹
BDRip 1080p	MKV, H.264 1920×1080 8000 Kbps, AC3	plays fine with decoder Hardware+	The video plays fine, but there is no sound¹

¹ MX Video Player only played sound after switching to software decoding or Hardware+; The standard player does not have this setting

We did not find the MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see “Method for testing video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)”). Screenshots with a shutter speed of 1 s helped determine the nature of the output of frames of video files with various parameters: the resolution varied (1280 by 720 (720p), 1920 by 1080 (1080p) and 3840 by 2160 (4K) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps). In our tests, we used the MX Player video player in the “Hardware” mode, since there were a lot of artifacts in the “Hardware+” mode. The test results are summarized in the table:

720/30p Fine No 720/25p Fine No 720/24p Fine No

Note: If in both columns Uniformity And Passes Green ratings are given, this means that, most likely, when watching films, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and frame skipping will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problems with playback of the corresponding files.

The intervals between frames (or groups of frames) alternate slightly unevenly, and in the case of 50 and 60 fps files, some frames are always skipped. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels (720p), the image of the video file itself is displayed one-to-one pixel by pixel and exactly along the screen border. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the extended range (that is, the range 0-255). At the same time, most video files are encoded in the video brightness range of 16-235, so the white color of such video files on the screen of this smartphone appears as light light gray and the black color as dark dark gray, which obviously does not improve the image quality.

Battery life

The capacity of the lithium-ion battery installed in the Lenovo P780 is 4000 mAh, unprecedented for a smartphone and more suitable for any tablet. Accordingly, in all testing modes, the device showed miracles of longevity, becoming the absolute record holder for battery life among all the smartphones we studied.

Continuous reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, light theme) at a minimum comfortable brightness level (the brightness was set to 100 cd/m²) lasted until the battery was completely discharged for more than 33 hours, and when continuously watching videos from YouTube in high quality (HQ) with The device lasted 20 hours at the same brightness level via a home Wi-Fi network - these are incredible performance for a regular smartphone. In 3D gaming mode, the smartphone also lasted twice as long as others.

Bottom line

Currently, the official price of the Lenovo P780 in our stores is set at 12 thousand rubles; for an uncertified device you can pay even less - nine thousand. In general, the Lenovo P780 smartphone not only met, but even exceeded all expectations: the device turned out to be quite decent, attractive and well-built, but not too expensive, with two SIM cards and a large five-inch screen. As for the battery, in terms of battery life, the smartphone showed simply record results for smartphones of any level, which makes such an acquisition even more justified in the eyes of buyers and fully confirms the main focus of the model on the business segment. The Lenovo P780 smartphone is valuable primarily for its ability to become a reliable mobile assistant in organizing a large number of daily tasks, and not for its multimedia component. The device has average performance, modest photo/video quality, and is not very suitable for gaming entertainment, although you can sometimes while away your free time with the Lenovo P780 with less demanding ones. But the owner of this device will definitely not have to worry about whether his mobile assistant will last until the next charge, even if a large number of long calls are made during the day. For such people, the Lenovo P780 is simply a unique find, which is fully confirmed by the high level of user interest in this device.

• nice design
• high-quality assembly
• good equipment and good packaging
• OTG support
• memory card support
• record battery life

• weak camera
• low productivity

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Technical capabilities

At its core, the new Vibe P2 is an update to last year's P1 model. Among the advantages of this model, it is worth highlighting good screen parameters and high battery life (the manufacturer promises users up to 2-3 days of operation without recharging). It is also worth noting its stylish design and high performance Android 6.0 operating system.

This model also has a number of disadvantages. For example, it has a very impressive weight and not the highest camera resolution. But they are more than compensated by the fact that the price of the device is more than pleasant, and it itself has a large number of technical capabilities. The characteristics and price of Lenovo Vibe P2 are in a harmonious combination. If you are concerned about purchasing a reliable and inexpensive smartphone in Moscow, Rostov, Nizhny Novgorod and other cities of Russia, then we suggest you consider the option of purchasing this device using our website.

The Lenovo Vibe P2 has an impressive 5 and a half inch screen. Its display transmits high-quality images in Full HD format with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. In addition, it is equipped with a Super AMOLED matrix and ultra-durable protective glass.

The smartphone is equipped with two cameras. The front one has a resolution of 5 megapixels, and the main one has a resolution of 13 megapixels. Moreover, the latest Lenovo Vibe R2 is equipped with autofocus and video recording in 4K format.

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Although it doesn't have the word "Vibe" in its name, the P2 is a successor to the mid-priced Vibe P1. The body has become thinner and lighter, while the battery capacity has increased and is an impressive 5100 mAh.

Lenovo P2 stands out not only for its autonomy and thin body. Compared to the P1 model, the Chinese developer has improved almost every aspect of the smartphone. It offers a Super AMOLED screen with rich colors, the resolution of the main camera with a wide aperture has increased to 13 megapixels, and supports video recording in 4K format.

The processor has been improved, the energy-efficient Snapdragon 625 is now used, and the amount of RAM has increased.

Lenovo P2 hardware specifications

• screen 5.5 inches Super AMOLED, 1080 x 1920, 401ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• case dimensions 153 x 76 x 8.3 mm, weight 177 g
• processor 8-core Snapdragon 625, Cortex-A53 2 GHz, Adreno 506
• memory 3/4 GB and 32/64 GB, microSD
• operating system Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• cameras: rear 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, dual LED flash, video 2160p@30fps, front 5 MP
• Front-mounted always-on fingerprint reader in the Home button
• two SIM cards; LTE Category 6; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1LE; NFC; GPS; radio FM
• battery 5100 mAh, fast charging
• microUSB, USB OTG

The main disadvantages of Lenovo P2

1. Unprepossessing design
2. Hybrid SIM slot

Naturally, the device also has its weaknesses. The body here is rectangular, from the outside it does not attract attention in any way. The 5MP front camera is the same as the Lenovo Vibe P1. The Android version is not the latest; by the time Android 7.0 gets here, Android 8 may already be released. As for functionality, Lenovo has added a lot of its own features.

In addition to the battery size, you can highlight the price. While it's not exactly low, it's attractive for a smartphone with 4K video recording and a processor like this. It is also worth noting the widespread use of this model and support for cellular networks around the world.

The Lenovo P2 seems like a tempting mid-range offering, so it's possible that its rectangular appearance hides quite a bit of merit. We will learn about this below.

Analysis of hardware components and design

The case size is 153 x 76 x 8.3 mm, which is not much different from the dimensions of the Vibe P1, only 1.5 mm thinner. The smartphone weighs 177 g, 12 g lighter than the P1, despite the increased battery size. As mentioned above, the developers have updated many internal components, but the external changes are not so noticeable.

In appearance, Lenovo P2 is almost no different from Vibe P1. In addition, many other manufacturers used a similar design. A metal back cover with plastic strips at the top and bottom that hide the antenna - the middle price segment is full of such devices.

The review looked at a smartphone with a gold version of the case. The frames around the edges of the screen are made in the same color. The two stripes on the back are slightly different in color from the main body. The device has beveled corners, which make it more comfortable to hold in your hand; such solutions are often found among inexpensive smartphones.

When you hold the smartphone in your hand, you feel its high build quality, it is quite durable and creates a feeling of confidence. With such hardware characteristics, only a nondescript appearance can prevent this smartphone from becoming a bestseller.

The front of the smartphone is quite typical. There is a Super AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, above it there is an auricle, at the edges there is a front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels and a pair of sensors. On the right side of the camera there is an LED indicator that can be customized. You can choose colors for different types of notifications, you can set the activation time of the indicator so that it does not light up at night.

Below the screen is the Home button, which has a built-in fingerprint scanner. The scanner is always active and allows you to log in using the selected finger. It responds to pressure quickly, but not always accurately. You need to carefully place your finger on it, otherwise the fingerprint will not be read.

The user can hide Android's on-screen buttons by using the Home button for navigation instead, reminiscent of the experience on smartphones with an mTouch button. By getting rid of virtual buttons, you can navigate the operating system using the Home and Back buttons.

On the left side of the smartphone there is a hybrid compartment. You can fit two nano-SIM cards here, or one nano-SIM card and one micro SD card. This is the combination that most smartphone manufacturers now prefer.

Below the SIM card compartment is a tiny switch that activates the power saving mode. In it, the functionality of the device is limited and it turns into a regular cell phone in order to work as long as possible. Many manufacturers offer this practical mode of operation, but it is unclear why a separate hardware button is needed instead of a software shortcut. This button cannot be configured to do anything else.

On the right side of the case there is a volume rocker and a power button. At the top you can find a headphone jack and a second microphone. At the bottom there is a microUSB connector, on either side of it there are grilles for the main microphone and speaker.

On the back there is a camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels and f/2.0 aperture, which is assisted by a dual LED flash. Here you can see the Lenovo logo and the inscription that the manufacturer is Mobility, although it would seem that Motorola belongs to Lenovo and on smartphones it should be written that the manufacturer is Lenovo.

Screen

The Lenovo P2 uses a 5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screen that is covered with 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3. The screen offers rich colors and wide viewing angles. The Diamond PenTile pixel technology, traditional for such screens, is used; the pixel density is 401 ppi.

The High Sensitivity Touch option is supported; turning it on allows you to work with the screen while wearing gloves. Most likely, the screen here is the same as in the Moto Z Play smartphone. In normal color mode, the user receives excellent color accuracy, the average DeltaE value is 2.1, the maximum deviation is 4.8.

The default Vibrant color mode adds saturation, the average DeltaE value rises to 5.6 and the color reproduction becomes less accurate.

Super AMOLED panels are known for their infinite contrast. As for brightness, the maximum value here is 346 nits. This is not the greatest value, but we can recall Samsung smartphones with approximately the same levels.

If you set the brightness to automatic, the maximum level may be higher. In sunlight, the brightness can reach 510 nits, which is enough to view images.

If you enable the brightness protection option in the screen settings, it decreases, which is useful in the dark. The minimum value is 0.7 nits - less has never been seen on a smartphone.

Readability in sunlight is very good, although lower than typical for Super AMOLED screens. Despite this, there will be no problems viewing the screen.

Autonomous operation

The smartphone has an impressive 5100 mAh battery. It supports an unnamed fast charging standard and comes with a 24W charger. According to official specifications, it allows you to charge the device from zero to 48% in 30 minutes. In an hour, the smartphone should charge up to 78%. The lack of a charger made it impossible to verify these claims.

In tests of the GSMArena portal, Lenovo P2 became the leader in operating time, lasting 149 hours. It worked in standby mode for 27 days. If you make calls on 3G networks for an hour every day, work with a browser and watch videos, your smartphone will last more than six days.

On the left side of the case there is a dedicated button to enable the Ultimate Power Saver mode. It activates a black screen with just a few monochrome shortcuts - phone, contacts, SMS, alarm, calendar, calculator. If you wish, you can listen to the radio. This mode allows the smartphone to work longer on the remaining battery charge.

Connection

In some countries, Lenovo P2 is sold with two SIM card slots. As mentioned above, this is a hybrid compartment. The LTE category 6 communication standard, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC are supported. The microUSB port supports USB-On-The-Go, which allows you to connect flash drives and other USB accessories. You cannot output video through it.

Software

The smartphone runs on the Android 6.0.1 operating system, with a minimum of unnecessary applications installed. In this you can see the influence of Motorola, whose smartphones always use a close to pure version of Android. However, appearances can be deceiving and the system hides a lot of additional functionality.

The lock screen looks standard. It can be unlocked using a fingerprint scanner, although it is not always accurate. Lenovo uses a default Android feature called Smart Lock, which is not found on every smartphone. In it you can set trusted places, trusted devices, and even trusted voices and faces, with the help of which the device will be unlocked.

The lock screen can also be customized. This is done through the Lenovo Theme center and this is far from the only element of the user interface whose appearance can be changed. In addition to ready-made themes, fine-tuning of the lock screen, wallpaper, and even colors for a number of pre-installed applications, such as the dialer, are available.

The latter can also be configured for different actions; two different gestures are available for receiving and rejecting a call. The task switcher can be changed from the default style to a horizontal list with just one click. The only thing missing is a theme store. Luckily, third-party theme downloads are available.

There are other settings worth mentioning. In the settings menu there is a section called Feature where interesting options are available. For example, you can double-tap the screen to activate it; there is a shortcut for quickly taking screenshots, for which you need to quickly press the volume button twice. To access the Camera application, you need to double-click the power button. The fingerprint scanner can be used to control the shutter. The smartphone can automatically lower the ringer volume when picked up.

The developers also proposed a feature called Smart Scene. This is an automatic profile switch that can be triggered at specific times, when connected to a specific network, or based on an advanced weekly schedule. Tasks can be performed automatically, such as turning on airplane mode, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, using mobile Internet, etc. You can change the ringtone depending on the SIM card used, and edit the ringer volume. There is an option to launch applications automatically.

There are several other interesting settings in the same Feature menu. The Wide Touch feature is a floating control panel that allows you to navigate and gives access to toggles for a number of settings and shortcuts to recently used applications. This panel supports three gestures, you can assign actions to them as you wish.

Simultaneous launch of two versions of one application is supported. It offers a feature called Secure Zone. It allows you to run a separate working environment that is not connected to the main one. There will be a separate bootloader, separate instances of applications and files.

You can hide on-screen controls and work within your operating system using the Back button and tapping the screen to open the Home screen. As for the downloader, it is simple and straightforward, reminiscent of Google Now.

Notifications and quick settings toggles look standard. Notifications, as usual, are opened with one swipe down the screen, quick settings with two. They have a number of additional features compared to the pure version of Android. The switches can be swapped, including changing the number of rows.

Fine control over notifications is given; a whole submenu is dedicated to this. You can configure notification types for each application separately. There are notification priority switches for each application, and you can hide personal information from notifications.

In the same menu, you can show or hide notifications about taking screenshots or changing the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection status. You can edit the contents of the status bar and determine which icons to show and which to hide, just as is done on Windows computers.

Pre-installed applications

Lenovo has significantly reduced the number of pre-installed applications on its smartphones. The Lenovo P2 relies on Google's software suite, but there are still other applications available.

The Lenovo Companion program is designed to solve problems with your smartphone. You can search for guides to solve problems with a given model in the form of text or video, you can check for firmware updates, and diagnose hardware components.

The SYNCit application allows you to back up contacts, SMS and call history to Lenovo cloud storage. If you don’t want to create an account, you can back up to a memory card.

The SHAREit application is designed to share files between two Lenovo smartphones. File transfer to devices from other manufacturers is not guaranteed.

Other pre-installed programs include a file manager, compass and Audio Recorder.

Performance

Lenovo P2 cannot be called particularly fast. It uses a mid-range Snapdragon 625 processor with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2GHz. The advantage of this processor is that it is manufactured on the 14 nm FinFET process. This means minimal heating and high energy efficiency.

For comparative testing, we selected smartphones with screen sizes of 5.5-5.7 inches and a price not much higher than 340 euros, which is exactly how much the Lenovo P2 costs. Smartphones cost about 50 euros more.

First, let's check the operation of the processor. Of course, it cannot compete on equal terms with the Kryo cores from the processors of competing smartphones, but it performs well for the mid-price segment.

The Snapdragon 625 uses an Adreno 506 GPU, which is also not the fastest. For comparison, Redmi Note 4 costs half the price, while its graphics performance is 30% higher.

Screen tests show approximately the same picture. The Azon 7 stands out on this list thanks to its 1440p screen resolution.

The picture in the Basemark X benchmark does not change, Lenovo P2 is again in the middle.

Finally, let's look at the AnTuTu and BaseMark OS II benchmarks. They load not only the processor and graphics chip, but, among other things, RAM and the browser. Here the Lenovo P2 performs well, falling behind only the flagship models.

No one expected Lenovo P2 to crush all its competitors. Although its 8-core processor is one of the best in its class, it is only a mid-priced smartphone. Snapdragon 625 is an excellent option considering the technology, modern communication standards and camera support. The Adreno 506 graphics chip spoils the picture, although not too much.

In heavy games, the Lenovo P2 will have a hard time. However, it is unlikely that anyone will buy this smartphone specifically for such games. Even so, many complex games run smoothly with minimal lag.

Telephony and speaker

Lenovo P2 is sold in most countries with two SIM card slots. You can set different ringtones and message sounds on different cards. You can select the default card for calls, SMS and mobile Internet.

The dialer consists of several tabs. It supports yellow pages integration, there is a call history that can be filtered by received, missed and outgoing calls, but not by SIM card.

You can block calls and messages, there is a black and white list of phone numbers. You can enable automatic call recording, but this is illegal in some countries.

In dynamics tests, the smartphone receives a “very good” rating. Sound quality is good, with deep bass. This is one of the best single speakers among the latest smartphones.

Gallery

Lenovo no longer relies on its own apps to deliver multimedia content. For this reason, the Google Photos program is used to view images, which can do much more than just show photos.

You can enlarge thumbnails to preview images, and you can search by place name, person name, or object name. The application uses modern artificial intelligence capabilities to quickly search for photos. The more photos you have, the smarter your Google search becomes. Search by location and time is available.

The assistant automatically creates panoramas and slide shows along with travel maps, processes photos, aligns, straightens, sets black and white balance, etc. Automatic functions can be started manually. You can change colors and contrast, add filters.

Video player

Lenovo has installed its own video player, but it does not have a shortcut on the home screen. You need to try to launch the video file and select the video player from the proposed list of applications. It's simple in terms of functionality, but it has more support for video decoding than Google Photos.

Despite this, it is inferior in terms of functionality, so it is advisable to install a third-party player if you watch a lot of videos.

Google Play Music and FM radio

The Play Music application works as an audio player; it is responsible for streaming music. Google is talking about support for 50 thousand tracks that can be downloaded for listening without Internet access. You can upload your own audio files from your computer or flash drive and listen to them in this application. Radio support allows you to listen to music without Internet access. The Radio application can record the broadcast, but cannot determine the name of the radio station and other related information.

Sound quality

Lenovo P2 has an active external amplifier and produces clear sound by the standards of 2017 smartphones. Its volume is at a very high level and is ahead of many smartphones.

Connecting headphones slightly spoils the stereo sound quality. Overall it remains at a high level and the volume is also high.

Camera

Lenovo P2 has a rear camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels, aperture equal to f/2.0. The camera supports phase detection autofocus and has a dual LED flash; there is no image stabilization technology.

The camera interface is very simple. However, its functionality is not at all as simple as it seems at first glance. In addition to the Normal and Pro shooting modes, there are fast and slow shooting modes, panorama, HDR and night photography.

There is a Smart switch available in the camera's main interface, which when activated changes the settings to suit the surrounding conditions. This is similar to the Superior Auto shooting mode.

There is also a Smart Composition switch in the settings. Enabling it forces artificial intelligence to monitor the contents of the viewfinder. If the algorithm sees an option to suggest a better composition or can remind you of the horizon level, it does so using pointers in the viewfinder.

The default aspect ratio for photos is 4:3. I would like to change the resolution more precisely instead of the specified Maximum and Normal settings, which it is not clear what they mean.

The quality of the photographs can be called acceptable. You can notice digital noise on them, but the level of detail is above average. It offers a wide dynamic range, even without HDR, and you can take good photos without any settings or selecting modes. All images are sharp, rich in detail, with accurate colors, correct white balance and if not for digital noise, the photos would be on par with flagship ones.

The camera takes good photographs even with the Smart option disabled. The quality of images in daylight does not depend on it.

The usual problem with Lenovo cameras is present here too. We are talking about underexposed and overexposed photographs. As mentioned above, HDR mode is available, and more than one. The Smart option decides when to activate HDR.

Panoramic shooting mode is available only vertical. The results are not the best in terms of detail and exposure, but at least there are no noticeable signs of image merging.

The front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels is noticeably inferior to the rear one. If you take a photo of yourself at arm's length, your face will be out of focus. There is no autofocus, so you need to choose the right distance to shoot.

Video recording

Snapdragon 625 supports 4K video recording. The smartphone records it at a bitrate of 40 Mbps and two-channel AAC audio with an average bitrate of 96 Kbps (48 kHz). Unfortunately, there is no video stabilization, so it turns out jerky.

If you have a steady hand, the recording is highly detailed and noise levels are kept under control. The dynamic range is as high as in still photography, and video produces accurate colors and correct white balance. The level of contrast is not inferior in quality.

At 1080p resolution, video is recorded with a bitrate of 20 Mbps, the advantages of the 4K format are preserved - high detail, excellent contrast, color accuracy, wide dynamic range. The noise level is low and there are no compression artifacts.

Conclusion

1. High build quality, but not original design
2. Excellent AMOLED screen with adequate brightness and readability in sunlight. High color accuracy
3. Excellent battery life
4. An operating system close to a pure version of Android
5. The processor is sufficient for everyday work, although the graphics could be better
6. Loud speaker, good sound quality, including headphones.
7. Good rear camera, but below average front camera. High quality 4K video

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In 2015, Lenovo introduced the long-playing P1 phablet, which then received several new modifications. Continuing the tradition, the company decided to create another such device, more modern and optimized. It was the Lenovo Vibe P2, introduced in the summer and went on sale in October 2016. The official cost of the device is $390.

The 2016 model received a number of innovations and improvements compared to its predecessor. It has become more balanced and attractive, while maintaining (almost) all the advantages of P1. Let's try to find out what exactly has changed in the smartphone in the review.

For its price, the characteristics of the smartphone look excellent, as for a device from a brand officially sold in post-Soviet countries. This is not a Redmi Note 3 Pro or 4 for $200, but it’s not a Samsung C7 for $500 either.

Design, case materials, dimensions and weight

The material for the body of the device, as before, was aluminum. Almost the entire back panel is made of it. The device is assembled decently; you can hear some kind of creaking only if you deliberately try to twist the smartphone. Compared to its predecessor, Lenovo Vibe P2 has “lost weight”: its weight has decreased from 189 to 177 grams, and its thickness has decreased from 9.9 to 8.5 mm. The remaining dimensions remained the same: 15.3x7.6 cm.

The front panel of the smartphone is covered with glass with polished edges, smoothly turning into a chamfer on the side frame. Above the display is a standard set of speaker, camera and sensor window, below it is a fingerprint scanner built into an almost rectangular button.

The back of the smartphone is aluminum, only at the bottom and top there are two plastic covers for antennas. The camera and flash are located on the cover; there are no other elements (except for a small logo).

The side frame is pronounced, with shiny chamfers. On the right side are the volume control and power/lock keys.
On the left side there is a slot for cards, as well as a slider for switching the energy-saving mode (like the sound switch on the iPhone). Here lies one of the disadvantages of the new model: in the previous P1, the cards were placed under a removable cover at the top, and all the slots were separate, unlike the P2.

At the bottom end there is a MicroUSB port, on both sides of it there are grilles and plastic inserts.
The same inserts are at the top, with a headphone jack and a microphone hole for noise reduction/stereo sound recording located symmetrically between them.

CPU

The smartphone is equipped with SoC Snapdragon 625 - perhaps the best solution in the mid-class from Qualcomm. Of course, there are even more powerful 650/652, but they are built on a 28 nm process technology (625 has 14 nm). Due to the new SoC, the device demonstrates reduced power consumption.

8 Cortex A53 cores are the minimum set for a decent mid-level processor; in the Lenovo Vibe P2 they operate at a frequency of 2 GHz. Graphics processing is handled by the Adreno 506 GPU. This combination provides about 65 thousand points in AnTuTu, is gentle on the battery and, in general, is ideal for a smartphone in this category.

Memory

The RAM capacity of the international version of P2a42 is 3 GB; for China (where the company is rapidly losing share under the pressure of Oppo, Vivo, Huawei and Xiaomi) a more delicious version of P2c72 with 4 GB has been prepared. The system takes up a little more than 1 GB. The device has 32 or 64 GB of built-in memory, respectively, of which 25 or 56 are free. There is also a 4/32 GB model for the international market. The memory card slot is combined with the second SIM card slot (it was separate on the P1). OTG flash drives are supported.

Battery

The battery is a bright advantage of the device; its capacity reaches 5100 mAh. This is a lot, considering that the thickness of the smartphone is 8.5 mm (0.15 mm less than the Redmi 3 Pro with 4050 mAh). The combination of a large battery, an energy-efficient processor, the same display and a proprietary saving mode allows you to achieve excellent battery life.

You can squeeze up to 15 hours of active screen time out of your smartphone if you don’t let it go all day. And it’s not a fact that the smartphone will signal about discharge before you want to sleep. With moderate use (2 hours of screen time per day), you can count on up to 5 days without recharging, and if you put the device down and don’t touch it, even a week in standby mode doesn’t look fantastic. The adapter with the TurboPower function replenishes the charge to 100% in just over 2 hours.

Cameras

The smartphone has a 13 MP camera based on the Sony IMX258 matrix. This is a good, but not ideal matrix, previously used in Xiaomi Redmi Pro, Mi4C, Meizu M3E, Sony Xperia XA (front). During the day it is capable of taking good pictures, with decent detail and normal dynamic range. In the evening the result is more modest, noise and soap make themselves felt. In general, the camera is not the strong point of the Lenovo Vibe P2, although it cannot be called completely dull.

A 5 MP matrix from OmniVision is installed on the front; it copes with video calling and taking selfies, but does not deserve any special epithets. Front camera, like front camera. The device records video in FullHD, with a frequency of 30 FPS.

Screen

Lenovo Vibe P2, unlike its predecessor, received a display based on an AMOLED matrix (P1 had a traditional IPS). The resolution remains the same, 1920x1080 pixels, 401 PPI. The viewing angles are good, although the brightness is average (about 350 nits), but due to the peculiarities of the technology (the pixels themselves glow), the picture looks bright and juicy. There is practically no excessive acidity of the shades, the colors do not look completely unnatural, like in earlier generations of OLED.

The sensor is covered with tempered glass and has an oleophobic coating of slightly above average quality. Up to 10 simultaneous touches are supported.

Communications

Both SIM card slots are Nano format, the second is combined with the second SIM slot. The international version works on GSM, 3G and LTE networks of all European operators, but does not support CDMA. In the Chinese modification, Lenovo Vibe P2 works with CDMA, but may not work with all LTE networks.

The Wi-Fi wireless module works with both 2.4 and 5 GHz, supporting all current standards. The navigator is also universal – GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou. Satellites are located quickly on both cold and hot starts. It's nice to have NFC on board for contactless payment for purchases.

Sound

Despite the two grilles at the bottom, the Lenovo Vibe P2 only has one speaker. It is loud and sounds clear; it is very difficult to drown it out accidentally due to its convenient location. The sound in headphones is also good, but Hi-Fi, but the potential of MP3 320 kbps reveals. The smartphone also has a radio receiver.

operating system

The international version of Lenovo Vibe P2 is equipped with VibeUI firmware based on Android 6. The differences from stock Android cannot be called significant, for example, the curtain is identical to pure AOSP assemblies. The Chinese version has more differences. The OS runs smoothly, is stable, and has power saving features. The biggest drawback is the colors of the interface: it is not very optimized for OLED. In standard applications (contacts, dialer, settings) there is a lot of white, and this color neutralizes the advantage of AMOLED in the form of efficiency.

Peculiarities

Lenovo Vibe P2 is equipped with a special button that combines the functions of a fingerprint scanner and keys under the screen. Depending on the nature and conditions of the press, you can use it to unlock the device, go back or exit to the home screen, etc. At the same time, you can enable on-screen buttons on your smartphone if the one-button option is not suitable.

Pros and cons of Lenovo Vibe P2

Pros:

• screen;
• autonomy;
• perfectly balanced iron;
• small (for such a battery) thickness of the case;

Flaws:

• hybrid SIM/MicroSD slot;
• the cameras could have been a little better;
• The interface is not fully optimized for AMOLED.

Who is a smartphone suitable for?

Lenovo Vibe P2 is suitable for almost everyone who does not consider 5.5" phablets to be huge shovels. It has an excellent battery, but the smartphone is not a brick at all. The processor performance is enough for any task, and besides, it is energy efficient. The AMOLED screen is sufficient bright and does not hurt the eyes with acidic shades. The camera may be a little disappointing, but it’s not that bad. Overall, it’s a very balanced workhorse for everything.

Our review of Lenovo Vibe P2

The Lenovo Vibe P2 review showed that the smartphone, if not perfect, is very good. This is a kind of golden mean for those who do not want to overpay for a flagship, but want to get a decent implementation of all the functionality. Even the disadvantages that have been identified are not critical.

Among the competitors of 2016, it is not very easy to find an analogue. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is cheaper, but it has a slightly worse battery (with the same thickness), no NFC, a weaker camera, and a cheaper appearance. The Samsung A7-2016 offers a better camera and a thinner body, but its chipset is weaker and is built on a 28nm process, and the battery is significantly smaller. Asus ZenFone 3 ZC551KL has a slightly better camera, but it has a weaker chipset, and a smartphone with 3000 mAh is not suitable for a long-lasting solution. Thus, the Vibe P2 has no truly viable competitors.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	76 mm (millimeters) 7.6 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 2.99 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	153 mm (millimeters) 15.3 cm (centimeters) 0.5 ft (feet) 6.02 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.3 mm (millimeters) 0.83 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.33 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	177 g (grams) 0.39 lbs 6.24 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	96.51 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.86 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Grey Champagne

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time.	CDMA 800 MHz
TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA.	TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B28)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	14 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 506
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes) 4 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	933 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	401 ppi (pixels per inch) 157 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	71.95% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch
	2.5D curved glass screen

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model	Sony IMX258 Exmor RS
Sensor type	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Sensor size	4.71 x 3.49 mm (millimeters) 0.23 in (inches)
Pixel size	1.133 µm (micrometers) 0.001133 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor	7.37
Diaphragm	f/2
Focal length	3.59 mm (millimeters) 26.47 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	Double LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode
	Phase detection

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	OmniVision OV5695
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS BSI+
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution.	3.68 x 2.76 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches)
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels.	1.421 µm (micrometers) 0.001421 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device.	9.4
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/2.2
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	3.2 mm (millimeters) 30.07 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	5100 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	78 h (hours) 4680 min (minutes) 3.3 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	768 h (hours) 46080 min (minutes) 32 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	78 h (hours) 4680 min (minutes) 3.3 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	768 h (hours) 46080 min (minutes) 32 days
Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the charger supplies (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging.	5.2 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) 7 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) 9 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) 12 V (volts) / 2 A (amps)
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fast charging Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.818 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	1.65 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.297 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	0.896 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)