Lenovo Vibe S1 review: a practical Android smartphone. Double selfie. Lenovo VIBE S1 smartphone review

I first met Lenovo Vibe S1 at the exhibition last fall. It was then that the smartphone was officially presented. I immediately liked the device with its neat design and high-quality body materials. Today we will take a close look at the gadget and determine its strengths and weaknesses.

Equipment

This time they sent me a smartphone in a paper envelope without components or box. So I have nothing to unpack and take photos. Fortunately, I know how to use Google, where I found a picture of the device’s configuration. Don't thank me.

Inside the package there is a power cable, charger (5V, 1.5A), protective film and the usual documentation.

Design

I’ll say right away that in real life the smartphone looks much more impressive than in the press images. With its user experience and body materials, it very much resembles Samsung Galaxy S6. I don’t know whether this is an accident or not, but the device looks and feels great in the hand, and in relation to this particular device, this is the most important thing.

I'm really excited about the device. Over the past six months, this has been one of the best smartphones, which I used from a design and ergonomic point of view, of course.

As a rule, it is these three manufacturers who make the most interesting in terms of design and user experience devices. And this time Lenovo, with its Vibe S1, managed to rank alongside these iconic products in the industry.

But the fact that the device is slippery is the other side of a beautiful, bright appearance. However, everything is not so critical if the case were entirely metal. I have already said several times that the sloping metal edges are a clear hint that the device will sooner or later meet the floor. The leader in this competition, of course, is the iPhone 6. In my opinion, it is simply impossible not to drop it on the floor.

In addition, the Vibe S1 is quite lightweight for its size and materials.

It does not give the feeling of a weighty, seasoned device, so to speak, due to its mass. Still, the metal side and glass on both sides weigh a little, but not in our case.

The front has flat protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The back is the same, only the glass is already curved.

Not 2.5D, but simply repeating the rounded shape of the body. The decision, I must say, is very successful. It looks good and feels great in the hand. Yes, I never tire of praising the Vibe S1 and I think it fully deserves it.

The use of a “gorilla” on the back is also justified by the fact that this glass is relatively scratch-resistant. A White color only helps to hide them, even if some damage has appeared. In this regard, I recommend choosing the light version. Everything in the world will be visible on the blue body.

The aluminum base of the body runs along the sides. The metal is highly polished, has sharp bevels, without burrs or sharp edges, as was the case, for example, in.

The touch keys under the screen are not backlit, which is strange.

After all, we are dealing with a low-budget solution, and installing backlighting in the system control buttons is a logical and convenient step towards consumers. This time it didn't work out.

Located above the screen speaker, light and proximity sensors, as well as front cameras. No, I didn't mistype. There are really two of them here. For what? We will return to this later.

Automatic adjustment of display brightness is generally correct, but slightly slow. Not critical. Unfortunately, with auto brightness, the backlight cannot be adjusted manually. Either manual or automatic, so to speak.

There is a connector at the bottom Micro USB and symmetrical perforations for the speaker (right) and microphone (left). The overall volume of the speaker is slightly above average, quite high quality. Nothing squeaks or creaks even at maximum volume.

At the top there is a microphone hole and a standard headphone output. Notice how the latter fits nicely into the left plastic insert.

Now look how the same thing is done in . I think comments are unnecessary.

The slot for SIM cards (both Nano) is located on the left side. It fits neatly into the body and does not play. The slot design is standard: you can insert either two SIM cards, or just one plus a Micro SD memory card.

A controversial decision that manufacturers are slowly starting to abandon in favor of a more convenient design with simultaneous support for both a flash drive and two operator cards. The same Bluboo XTouch is a vivid example of this.

There are two colors available: all-white and dark blue models. Which one looks better is up to you to decide. Colors are different from each other and are perceived differently.

Display

The oleophobic coating, by the way, is of very high quality; it is present on both the front and back. Fingerprints remain reluctantly on the surface of glass. And if they linger there for some time, they are easily removed by simply wiping them even on clothes. Although doing so, of course, is not comme il faut.

• diagonal 5 inches
• resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
• dots per inch density 440 ppi

The official specifications indicate that an IPS screen is used. Perhaps this is how it really is, but it’s still hard to believe. I'll explain.

The color rendition here is not exactly lame, it is very weak.

Always, even at right viewing angles, the picture clearly gives off a green glow. This behavior is more typical for AMOLED matrices, which Samsung used a couple of years ago, but certainly not for IPS.

In the photo below, I compared our hero with the Bluboo XTouch, which is already starting to set your teeth on edge. The displays are different and, I must say, both devices are not of very high quality. “Lenovka” goes into a greenish glow (in the photo above or on the left), and “Blubu” (in the photo below or on the right) turns into blue-pink.

Lenovo Vibe S1 (Model S1a40) Specifications

• MediaTek MT6752 processor clocked at 1.7 GHz (8 Cortex-A53 cores, 64-bit)
• video chip Mali-T760 MP2 (frequency up to 700 MHz)
• RAM 3 GB LPDDR3 (speed up to 800 MHz, actual volume on a clean device 1903 MB)
• built-in memory 32 GB (23.23 GB available for user)
• memory expansion due to Micro cards SD up to 128 GB
• main camera 13 MP (f/2.2, two-color flash, phase detection autofocus, matrix backlight)
• first front camera 8 MP (back-illuminated BSI matrix)
• second front camera 2 MP
• battery 2420 mAh
• sensors: light sensor, proximity sensor and accelerometer
• connectors: Micro USB (OTG works), 3.5 mm audio output
• OS Android 5.0
• Dimensions: 143.3 x 70.8 x 7.8 mm
• weight 132 g

Network capabilities:

• 2G, 3G, 4G (LTE bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40)
• two Nano SIM card slots
• Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio
• GPS, A-GPS

For a smartphone of this level, the installation of MediaTek MT6752 looks strange. Of course, I understand that it was necessary to save money in order to install two “gorillas” as protective glasses, use high-quality rolling of the aluminum base of the case, and so on. But to the same extent!

MediaTek MT6752 is a system on a chip that is installed in budget models devices costing up to $200 (our hero costs $300), for example, in, which costs around 15 thousand rubles, or in.

Performance

I in no way want to say that the “brains” in the form of the MediaTek MT6752 are not up to the task. It’s just that our hero is a smartphone from a different, higher league and it’s not comme il faut to have a processor that is included in budget and universal solutions.

On the other hand, the hardware performance here is enough to solve any problem, including the ability to play modern 3D games.

Not at maximum, of course, but you can play at high-medium depending on the release.

The interface animation does not slow down, everything is as optimized as possible, which makes communication with the device pleasant and hassle-free. From a consumer point of view, there is no need to wish for anything more.

System test results are below.

Front camera

This time we’ll move the discussion of the front sensor into a separate section, because the manufacturer himself has emphasized the possibility of creating self-portraits.

The first thing you should pay attention to is the presence of two front cameras at once. You don’t see this every day and there are very few models on the market that are equipped with several sensors (remember and).

Main question- For what? The hardware takes pictures of one module, the one with five megapixels. An auxiliary one (2 megapixels) is needed to measure depth of field. You can enable the corresponding function directly in the viewfinder interface. After that we take pictures as usual.

The magic begins when the software part comes into play. Each photo taken using two photo modules can be further edited.

For example, select an object in the foreground.

Or blur everything in front and focus on the back object. The main thing is that in the process of photographing the camera recognizes people's faces. It will not be possible to focus on the asphalt, since its automation will not fix it during shooting.

You can additionally hang all sorts of frames and other frills. There is a certain freedom of choice here.

Another question is why is all this needed? I don't know. As for me, this is just self-indulgence and nothing more. You definitely don’t need to buy the Vibe S1 just for this feature.

Main camera

At the back there is a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and phase detection autofocus. I have no idea what this is in relation to mobile photography. Actually, none of the manufacturers bothered to explain how phase autofocus was able to be inserted into the tiny design of a smartphone photocell. Another thing is DSLRs, where there is simply no space for installing a mirror, autofocus sensors and other related things.

In general, it is important for the consumer to know that the big marketing phrase “phase autofocus” means more fast speed focusing and no errors. Unfortunately, I didn't actually notice any of this in the Vibe S1.

For this level of smartphone, the image quality is rather poor. Compared to the market, where there are phones that shoot amazingly with a built-in camera and complete darkness in the face of budget devices, the S1 takes average pictures. No more.

Photos often turn out either completely blurry or with a large number of blurred areas.

When viewing photographs on a monitor, the “digit” is visible to the naked eye, which means that photo post-processing algorithms do not always cope with their task.

Surprisingly, HDR mode does not have all these problems. Another thing is that not everyone likes the footage taken with this option. They are very contrasting, oversaturated, and so on.

You can download examples of photographs in one archive and in the original from here.

The smartphone can record Full HD video at 30 frames per second. In contrast to the dubious level of the photo part, the videos are of quite high quality. Even the built-in microphones record sound very well.

Battery life

Considering the not very record capacity of 2420 mAh of the built-in battery, the smartphone does not last long. Obviously install more capacious battery the thin, and besides, beveled body got in the way.

At normal use a smartphone lasts a maximum of one day, but most likely even one day of daylight in the off-season.

Bottom line

Unfortunately, smartphone costs a lot of money - approximately 26,990 rubles. The blame for this, of course, is the dollar exchange rate, Brent oil jumping back and forth, and Barack Obama in particular. Abroad Lenovo Vibe S1 can be purchased for about $300, so our price range is within reasonable numbers.

If the price of the phone dropped to 20 thousand rubles, the Vibe S1 would become a bestseller. However, I cannot imagine in what conditions and universes this is possible. We have what we have.

I really liked the smartphone. It is very pleasant both in appearance and in normal use. Nothing slows down, the processor installed inside is not the best even by MediaTek standards, but still quite a good one. Here you need to understand that when buying a Lenovo Vibe S1, you are not paying for hardware and unbridled power, which conventionally costs three pennies (a striking example,). When you give your money for a smartphone, you pay for design and convenience. And in this regard, the device does not disappoint.

The only real complaint on my part is the display. Very questionable color rendering, which is not typical for IPS panels. Try the device before you buy. You may not notice this drawback, and in this case the device will become an extremely pleasant purchase.

Already on sale Price: 26,990 rub.

Equipment: Phone, network charger with USB connector, wired stereo headset, USB cable, key for removing SIM card, warranty card, instructions, packaging

Product description

The VIBE S1 model is just a sight for sore eyes. Glass front panel increased strength Gorilla Glass 3 protects the screen from scratches and glare, making...

The device works with Nano-SIM cards from all GSM operators.

World's first dual selfie camera.

With the Lenovo VIBE S1 smartphone you will be the center of attention. The thirteen-megapixel camera with F2.2 aperture and BSI back-illumination sensor allows you to take stunning, clear images and...

The device works with Nano-SIM cards from all GSM operators.

World's first dual selfie camera.

With the Lenovo VIBE S1 smartphone you will be the center of attention. The 13-megapixel camera with F2.2 aperture and BSI backlight sensor allows you to take stunning, clear photos and works with the 8-megapixel camera to analyze depth of field. You get unprecedented creative options, including post-focus and background changing features. Thanks to numerous shooting modes, you have complete freedom of action: photo filters will help you look even better in the photo than in life, using the interface, voice controlled and gestures, you can stabilize the camera, and correction functions will make your selfies perfect.

Designed to make you stand out.

The VIBE S1 model is just a sight for sore eyes. The durable Gorilla Glass 3 front panel protects the screen from scratches and glare, making images appear softer and richer, while the curved back panel and beautifully curved metal case, giving the S1 an elegant look that will always make you stand out from the crowd. Weighing just 132 grams, you simply won't feel heavy in your pockets.

Stunning low light photos.

With VIBE S1, low light shooting is no longer a problem. You can take gorgeous photos with the 13-megapixel camera rear camera with an aperture number of F2.2, a BSI light sensor and phase detection autofocus (PDAF), which will allow the matrix to collect more information to increase focusing speed.

More balanced colors.

VIBE S1 is equipped with a dual-color flash that optimizes color reproduction depending on lighting, brightness and temperature, taking photography to a whole new level.

Vivid image.

VIBE S1 is equipped with a 5-inch Full HD display with a density of 440 ppi, which allows you to view photos and videos in highest quality even in bright sunlight.

Impressive volume random access memory and data storage systems.

With 3GB RAM and 32GB built-in flash storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card, you can always take photos, music, games and videos with you.

Android 5.0 Lollipop.

operating room Android system 5.0 Lollipop includes many new features, visual inspection And numerous improvements, making it faster, more efficient and allowing less battery consumption. It also works great with all your favorite Google apps.

Lenovo DOit applications.

Expand your capabilities with pre-installed S1 apps like SHAREit, allowing you to quickly share files between your computer, smartphone, and other devices without the need for a network or Wi-Fi. And the SYNCit application will allow you to recover contacts, SMS messages and calls.

There has been some kind of confusion with the new Lenovo smartphones - rumors about them have been circulating since the beginning of the year, and so far they have only been seen within the manufacturing company. Neither “live” photographs, nor exact characteristics - none of this has been on the Internet until now, which is strange. WITH flagship model, which is presumably called Vibe X3, things are still the same - just guesses and speculation. But the new smartphone is average price category Vibe S1 is finally - after six months of waiting - officially presented. So this time we will do without rumors, in our test there are only dry facts.

⇡ Technical specifications

⇡ Appearance and ergonomics

From the front side, the Lenovo Vibe S1 is extremely reminiscent of the slightly larger iPhone 6. Everything is similar: the proportions of the body, the radius of rounding of the corners, and the arrangement of elements above the display. It only gives rise to vague thoughts a large number of“black circles” next to the speaker slot. The reason for this is the second, additional lens of the front camera. We'll tell you why it's needed in the appropriate section, but for now we'll just mention that it's there.

At the bottom of the front panel there are three touch navigation keys, standard for an Android smartphone: menu open applications, “home” and “back”. They don't have a backlight, but you quickly get used to using them blindly.

In general, we have no comments about the ergonomics of the device - it is convenient to use. Its dimensions are quite acceptable, by modern standards - during operation there is no need to hold the gadget with the second hand. The smartphone weighs a little: 131 grams - your hand doesn’t get tired of it, even during long-term communication.

Its case thickness is moderate: 7.7 millimeters, which is good by modern standards, but nothing more - there are much thinner smartphones that have been on the market for a long time. However, the rounded back panel gives the misleading impression that the body is thinner than advertised. And this is good - the Vibe S1 seems fit and slender. Along the side ends of the case there is an edging with polished “bevels” to the front and rear panels.

The power key and volume buttons are located on the right side - under the thumb of the right hand. A standard, but very convenient solution. You don’t have to reach for the buttons; pressing them is convenient. The keys have a short and distinct stroke. Slots for Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM/microSD cards (user selectable) are hidden under mechanical lock on the left side. The universal 3.5 mm audio output is located at the top end, and the microUSB interface is at the bottom. There are slots next to it external speaker. Its location is good - it does not overlap with the palm of your hand, even if you hold the smartphone in landscape orientation.

The body of the smartphone is made of aluminum. On the back panel there is a thirteen-megapixel main camera lens and a dual LED flash.

The device is assembled very well - we did not find any suspicious play during testing. The smartphone passed the twisting and breaking test without any problems - when the sides were squeezed, there were no “colored stains” on the screen, there were enough stiffening ribs in the design. The smartphone will be available in two colors: Pearl White (white) and Midnight Blue (dark blue).

The Lenovo Vibe S1 smartphone attracts attention, first of all, with its flagship appearance, for which they did not skimp on not only metal, but also curved glass. At the same time, two front cameras became the main technological feature of the device. What else can the new product surprise, Vesti.Hi-tech found out

As you know, Lenovo collects powerful and sophisticated smartphones in the Vibe series. For example, the device combines the advanced functions of the main camera and a smart phone. But the Vibe S1 device with two front cameras is mostly aimed at selfie lovers. After all, this is the most popular type of photography taken with a smartphone camera. They say that every day more than a million “self-doubts” are made all over the world, while half of them are laid out in social media. It is therefore not surprising that smartphone manufacturers are doing everything possible to, one way or another, attract fans of “crossbows” to their products.

Specifications

• Model: Vibe S1 (S1a40)
• OS: Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Lenovo Vibe proprietary shell
• Processor: 64-bit MediaTek MT6752, ARMv8 architecture, 8 cores ARM Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
• Graphics subsystem: ARM Mali-T760 MP2 (700 MHz)
• RAM: 3 GB (LPDDR3, single channel, 800 MHz)
• Storage: 32 GB (24.9 GB available), microSDXC memory card slot (up to 128 GB)
• Screen: 5 inches, IPS, Full HD (1920x1080 pixels), 441 ppi, up to 10 simultaneous touches, protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Cameras: main - 13 MP BSI sensor, f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus, two-color flash, video (1920x1080 pixels)@30 fps; front - 8 MP BSI sensor, f/2.2 aperture, fixed focus, video (1920x1080 pixels)@30 fps; additional front - 2 MP
• Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS HSPA+, LTE Cat.4 (150 Mbit/s)
• SIM card type: nanoSIM (4FF)
• SIM card configuration: 2 nanoSIM, or nanoSIM + microSD
• Interfaces: Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), USB 2.0
• Navigation: GPS/GLONASS, A-GPS
• Radio: FM tuner
• Sensors: accelerometer, light and proximity sensors, compass (Hall sensor)
• Battery: non-removable, lithium polymer, 2,420 mAh
• Dimensions: 143.3x70.8x7.8 mm
• Weight: 132 grams
• Color: Pearl White, Dark Blue

Design, ergonomics

Very elegant Vibe smartphone S1 looks like a flagship, stylish and expensive.

Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is used on both sides of the rounded aluminum frame with shiny bevels that runs along the perimeter of the device.

Wherein, back panel smoothly bends towards the lateral ribs, approximately like that of. But the weight of the new product coincides to within a gram with the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (132 g), which, as you know, has a curved screen. By the way, the dimensions of these devices also differ very slightly - 143.3x70.8x7.8 mm versus 142.1x70.1x7 mm.

But we won’t guess where exactly the designers got their inspiration from, but just look at the photo where the new product is adjacent to the iPhone 6 Plus. By the way, two colors for the Vibe S1 case will be available for Russia - Pearl White, which we got for testing, and dark blue (Midnight Blue).

It is worth noting that fingerprints are practically invisible on a white device.

At the top of the Vibe S1's bezel, the speaker grille is flanked by light and proximity sensors (on the left), as well as two front-facing cameras (on the right). And here led indicator Unfortunately, there are no charging/notifications here.

The frames on the sides of the screen are not very wide, although they cannot be called record narrow either.

Below the display there are dedicated touch buttons ("Menu", "Home" and "Back") in the form of proprietary icons ("square", "house", triangle"). In the default settings, an option is selected that turns the "Menu" sensor into " Latest applications." The buttons are not backlit, so in the dark you have to operate the device blindly, which is not very comfortable if you’re not used to it.

On the left edge of the case there is a closed slot with a tray for installing two subscriber identification modules of the nanoSIM format (4FF), one of which, if desired, can be replaced with a microSD memory card. Such space saving cannot be considered justified, much less attribute it to the advantages of the device. The slot lock is opened with a special key, although a thin paperclip will also work as a master key.

On the right edge there is a volume rocker and a power/lock button.

At the top end there are holes for a second microphone (noise reduction) and a 3.5 mm audio connector.

The microUSB connector for power and synchronization is located on bottom end the body is surrounded by decorative grilles (in the form of six round holes each), behind which a microphone and a “multimedia” speaker are hidden.

The curved back panel features Lenovo and Vibe logos.

You can also find the model number here. and also who made it and where.

At the top of the rear panel there is room for the main camera lens and a two-color LED flash.

Thanks to the curved back panel, the device fits comfortably in the palm of your hand; in addition, the 5-inch screen size ensures that it is quite compact and can be operated with one hand. Mechanical buttons with a distinct movement are moved closer to the upper end. The premium “glass” appearance also has disadvantages - the Vibe S1 is still noticeably slippery, and if it falls, there is a high risk that the glass will crack.

Screen, camera, sound

The screen with a 5-inch IPS matrix and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels (Full HD) provides a pixel density per inch of 441 ppi. The display with wide viewing angles and natural color reproduction has a good brightness margin.

As usual, the backlight level can be adjusted manually, or use automatic adjustment using the light sensor. To determine the color balance, not only preset modes are offered, but also manual adjustment. For example, adaptive mode is recommended when long-term use smartphone, and, as a last resort, you should use the mode increased brightness, without forgetting about increased energy consumption. It is believed that to obtain optimal colors, the default mode is quite suitable, the parameters of which are set at the factory. But the custom mode makes it possible to easily adjust the image to your liking, changing its tone (from cold to warm) and saturation (from pastel to bright).

For comfortable use of the device in the dark, a “night” mode is provided. Among other things, for difficult conditions lighting also has a so-called extended “outdoor” mode. The settings also activate the maximum sensitivity option for working with gloves, which is only relevant in winter time(this function is not available when automatic configuration brightness). The capacitive screen of the smartphone supports multi-touch, and the AntTuTu Tester program confirmed that up to ten simultaneous presses are recognized. The display remains readable even in sunny weather, although the anti-glare filter is far from ideal. As already noted, the front and back panels of the device are protected from scratches and minor damage by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. At the same time, the oleophobic coating helps to quickly remove fingerprints that are abundantly collected.

In the Vibe S1, the main camera has a 13-megapixel BSI matrix, a lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a two-color LED flash. The so-called phase detection autofocus provides quite high speed image capture. At least theoretically it works faster than contrast autofocus, and in practice there were no problems with it. The maximum image resolution is 4096x2304 pixels (9.4 MP) for a “widescreen” aspect ratio (16:9) and 4160x3120 pixels (13 MP) for a 4:3 frame aspect ratio. Overall, the main camera leaves a pleasant impression, although shooting in low light conditions is clearly not its strong point. Examples of photos can be viewed.

In the front duet, the 8-megapixel camera takes the lead, while the 2-megapixel camera performs the backing vocals, which, in particular, comes down to changing the focus and background of already taken photographs. With classic aspect ratio (4:3) maximum resolution The images here reach 3264x2448 pixels.

Both cameras can record videos in Full HD resolution(1920x1080 pixels, 16:9) with a frame rate of 30 fps. At the same time, the main camera also supports 720p and 480p shooting quality. All content is saved in MP4 container files (AVC - video, AAC - audio).

You can release the shutter by touching the screen or using a timer, and for the front camera you can also use a gesture. For the same purpose, it is convenient to assign a volume rocker. In the settings you are asked to change the white balance and select the ISO value. Only three available story modes- in addition to “Auto”, these are “Panorama” and “Panoramic self-portrait”. To switch to HDR, there is a special button on the viewfinder screen. touch button. When shooting “your loved one,” it’s easy to retouch skin defects by simply moving the touch slider. In conditions of insufficient lighting for “crossbows”, filling with pink or yellow light is also suggested.

To use the second front camera, there is a dedicated touch button, which enters the so-called “beautyification” mode. As you know, this word usually denotes a modern cosmetological direction, the goal of which is to model the most attractive face.

So, in the case of “beautification”, after taking a selfie using the Vibe S1, it is proposed to do a smart focus (decide on the degree and one of three background blur patterns) or cut out a portrait. In the latter case, you can rely on automation or do everything manually to avoid possible errors.

The cut-out image can be easily framed in a stylish frame or placed on a ready-made background (for example, on a magazine cover).

The volume level of the “multimedia” speaker, which is hidden behind the right decorative grille, is, let’s say, above average. As, indeed, is the sound quality itself. But it’s better to listen to music through headphones. True, audio player in the list pre-installed applications not listed, although "cloud" music services even two - Google Play Music and Guvera Music. Let us remind you that the first of them supports playing FLAC files offline. The Vibe S1 also has programs for a voice recorder and a built-in FM tuner. By the way, for the latter to work, you need a wired headset as a shortwave antenna.

Filling, performance

When choosing a hardware platform for the Vibe S1, we chose the 8-core MT6752 processor, one of the features of which is a built-in LTE modem.

Generally speaking, this is an average solution in terms of computing power. At the same time, the crystal is made in compliance with the 28 nm design standards according to the ARMv8-A architecture. In addition to 64-bit processor cores ARM Cortex-A53 (1.7 GHz) and a multi-mode 4G modem, it also integrates: a single-channel memory controller, an ARM Mali-T760 MP2 video accelerator (700 MHz) with two execution units (API support Open GL ES 3.0 and Open CL 1.2 ), Wi-Fi modules and Bluetooth, etc. Note that the Vibe S1 also carries 3 GB of LDDDR3 RAM (800 MHz).

At variable settings High Performance and High Quality (performance at the expense of quality and vice versa) on the Epic Citadel visual test, the average frame rate at a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels fluctuated within the limits of random error - 59.6 and 59.4 fps, respectively. When changing the setting to Ultra High Quality, this parameter dropped as expected (to 41.4 fps).

The total number of points earned by the Vibe S1 on the cross-platform benchmark Base Mark OS II was 1,032.

Of the 32 GB of internal memory, approximately 24.9 GB is available and approximately 23.4 GB is free. To expand this storage, it is proposed to use a universal slot, where it is possible to install a microSD/HC/XC memory card with a capacity of up to 128 GB. However, in this case, you will have to stop using the second nanoSIM card. Thanks to support for USB-OTG technology, it is easy to connect a regular flash drive to the device. In the SIM card settings, you should determine which subscriber identification module will work with the Internet and which will be used for voice calls and messages. It is worth noting that the smartphone supports Russian 4G frequency bands - FDD-LTE Band 3 (1,800 MHz), Band 7 (2,600 MHz) and Band 20 (800 MHz). The remaining set of wireless communications on the Vibe S1 includes, in particular, 2-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.0.

GPS and GLONASS satellites are used by Vibe S1 for positioning and navigation, as confirmed by the results of the AndroiTS program GPS Test. There is also support for A-GPS technology.

The smartphone received a non-removable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 2,420 mAh. According to the manufacturer, with a fully charged battery, the device can maintain a conversation for up to 26/12 hours (2G/3G) or remain in standby mode for up to 11-10 days (2G/3G).

In AnTuTu Tester battery tests, the device earned 6,531 points in two and a half hours of operation at full load. Videos in MP4 and Full HD quality on maximum brightness spinning continuously for more than 7 hours. For games, this time will be approximately halved.

The settings on the "Power Manager" tab contain energy saving functions. So, battery life can be extended normal mode energy saving, which is activated either forcefully or automatically when the battery level is 5% or 15%. Savings in this case are achieved by reducing productivity, as well as disabling background synchronization and vibration signals. In addition, you can use the so-called smart saving option, which limits the needs of the screen and graphics accelerator. There is also an option to disable pre-selected applications in sleep mode. Their autorun will be prohibited. In case of emergency there is also emergency mode work, which leaves only voice calls available and text messages. It is recommended to switch to this mode on a schedule, for example, at night.

Software Features

The Vibe S1 smartphone runs under operating Google systems Android 5.0 (Lollipop), on top of which is stretched branded shell Vibe.

As you know, in this launcher, which in no way resembles a “lollipop,” there is no application menu, the shortcuts of which are placed directly on the desktop. Kit preinstalled programs The Vibe S1 is small, however, almost everything you need is available. True, as already noted, there is no regular audio player in a smartphone, so they will have to be taken care of separately.

From the Theme Center application, you can easily change not only themes, but also wallpaper, as well as the appearance of the lock screen and ringtones.

If you like to wake up your smartphone by double tapping on the screen, then on the "Special" tab you should activate the option " Double tap". In its turn " Speed ​​shot" allows you to take an "instant" photo when the display is off by double-clicking on the volume rocker. In the settings, you can enable three more "smart" options. Thus, using "Smart Unlock" the same operation is performed by swiping left or right at the bottom of the screen . Using "Smart Scripts", it is easy to configure the launch. various applications or services according to a predetermined schedule or when connected to a selected point Wi-Fi access. And finally, using the Smart Menu on any desktop, you can call up a pop-up menu containing icons for performing certain actions or calling services/applications.

Purchase, conclusions

Due to the use of glass and metal in the body, Lenovo Vibe S1 looks not only stylish, but also impressive. Although the premium look of the new smartphone is largely determined by the curved back panel, its main feature is still the two front cameras. Self-portraits after “beautification” will undoubtedly be easy to surprise your friends and loved ones. In addition, the advantages of the new product include fairly high performance and good battery life (especially when watching videos).

As for the shortcomings, the flagship Lenovo Vibe S1 clearly lacks NFC support. But what’s really seriously frustrating is the universal slot, which forces you to choose between a second SIM card and a microSD memory card. At the time of testing the Lenovo Vibe S1, its price in Russia had not yet been decided.

Review results Lenovo smartphone Vibe S1

Pros:

• Stylish design and quality materials housing
• Two front cameras
• Good performance
• Good battery life

Minuses:

• Alternative installation of a memory card or a second nanoSIM card
• No NFC support

Lenovo has been represented on the market for several years now. Russian market and often pleases us with interesting mobile solutions. Suffice it to recall devices such as Vibe Z2 Pro or K3 Music Lemon.

Not long ago, at the IFA 2015 exhibition, the brand presented several new models with interesting features and characteristics. It was one of the new products, equipped with two front cameras, that became the hero of the review.

This testing became possible thanks to the Russian representative office of Lenovo, which provided the device even before the start of sales.

How did the new smartphone turn out, is it worth waiting for it to appear in retail, and is it capable of gaining popularity? We will try to answer the questions posed. Let's start testing traditionally - with technical characteristics.

Lenovo Vibe S1 Specifications

As you can see, the characteristics are clearly not record-breaking. However, they allow us to classify the device as a segment of solutions that are as close as possible to flagships. One way or another, in addition to performance and a couple of features, our hero has something else to conquer the consumer. For example, the appearance and materials of the case.

Packaging and accessories Lenovo Vibe S1

Lenovo Vibe S1 was tested without packaging or delivery kit, so we will immediately move on to looking at the appearance of the device itself.

But we can assume that the equipment package of the device will be quite standard in the form of a power adapter, USB cable and paper clips for removing the SIM card slot.

Appearance and design of Lenovo Vibe S1

The smartphone is built in a candy bar form factor with touch display. The body is made in the form of a “sandwich” of two glass plates and a metal frame. First of all, it is worth praising the quality of the materials used and careful assembly. The device gives the impression of a monolithic block; there is not even a hint of a minimum gap or backlash.

The front panel is completely closed protective glass with oleophobic coating. The display is located in the center. The side frames are neither record narrow nor large.

Above the screen there is a speaker, a window for light and proximity sensors, as well as two front camera lenses of 2.0 and 8.0 megapixels.

The bottom frame is occupied by three touch control keys without backlight.

The back side, like the front side, is covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass 4 and very successfully resists scratches.

The “back” of the gadget has received a slight bend, as a result of which the smartphone forms a boat shape. Thanks to this solution, the body is perceived as thinner than it actually is, it fits comfortably in the hand and looks interesting.

At the top you can find the main camera lens and LED flash; almost in the center is the logo of the line to which it belongs. this model- "Vibe". At the bottom of the cover there is the manufacturer's logo and some service information.

An aluminum frame surrounds the ends of the body. It received a rough texture and mirror chamfers on the edges.

At the top end of the case there is an AUX connector for a headset or headphones, as well as a microphone for noise reduction.

At the bottom you can see the microUSB connector and two groups of holes. Apparently, behind one is a speaker, and behind the other is a speaking microphone.

The right side has three mechanical control buttons: power/lock and a volume rocker. On the opposite side there is only a slot for nano-SIM cards and memory cards.

In general, the device looks high quality, interesting and stylish. The design, although it brings back some memories of the Apple iPhone 6, is still independent and successful. There is no fault with the quality of materials and workmanship - everything is done very carefully. Here we have a smartphone that, in addition to its practical benefits, can also serve as a fashionable gadget for its owner.