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  • Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons-Reasons Not to Buy

    Lenovo has launched its much anticipated Vibe K5 Note in India. It has got some of the unique features in the price segment. The new Lenovo Vibe K5 Note has many improvement over its predecessor Vibe K4 Note.  However, it has few drawback as well.  So in this post we will have a quick look into the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons which are better to be known before purchasing this device.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons

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    Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons-Reasons Not to Buy

    As mentioned before, Vibe K5 Note has many reasons to buy. Having said that, it has few demerits which might turnout to be a deal breaker for a few of our readers.  So lets begin with some of the demerits of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

    Hybrid sim card slot

    It is sad to see, more and more companies are adopting the hybrid sim card slot.  Unlike its predecessor, Vibe K5 Note comes with hybrid sim card slot. Hence you cannot use 2 sim cards and microSD card simultaneously. You need to compromise on your second sim card or the microSD card. Luckily, both variants of Vibe K5 Note comes with 32GB( Around 24GB is available for the user) of internal storage which might be enough for most of the users.

    No Corning Gorilla Glass protection

    Device does not feature Corning Gorilla Glass protection layer. Lenovo is bundling a screen guard on the box to protect the screen from scratches.

    No earphones out of the box

    If you are expecting a earphone with this device, then you will be disappointed. You will not get earphone with this device. If you need one, need to buy separately.

    No slow motion video recording and manual settings

    It is not a big drawback of Vibe K5 Note 5. But you need to be aware that, you will not be getting the option of slow motion video recording and manual settings.

    Lot of preinstalled apps

    The device comes with lot of bloatwares. However, you have the option to remove it which is good move from Lenovo.

    Missing miscellaneous features

    These features are available in some of the smartphones in this price segment. It is something like, it would have been great if this feature is available. So below are the missing features.

    • IR blaster.
    • Optical image stabilisation.
    • fast charger.

    These are some of the basic Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Cons which you need to know before purchasing the device according to us. Any thing missed out, please share it in the comment section below.

  • Lenovo Vibe K5 Note FAQ Tips Tricks and Cons

    Lenovo has recently launched Lenovo Vibe K5 Note smartphone in India. It has got many improvement over its predecessor. All metal body, better SoC, higher RAM and storage capacity, addition of fingerprint scanner etc. Lets have a quick look into Lenovo Vibe K5 Note FAQ, Tips and Tricks and Cons.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

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    What are the different variants of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note available in India?

    Specification Wise, Lenovo K5 note is available in two variants based on RAM size. The first variant available in 3GB RAM and the other one in 4GB variant. Both the variants comes with 32GB of internal storage.

    What are the different colour options available?

    You can get K5 Note in 3 different colour variants- Black,gold and grey.

    What is the price of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note in India? Where can I buy one?

    As mentioned before, it is available in two variants. So the prices are given below.

    • Vibe K5 Note 3GB RAM variant price in India is Rs.11,999.
    • Vibe K5 Note 4GB RAM variant price in India is Rs.13,499.

    You can buy this smartphone from Flipkart. The link to this product is here.

    What size sim cards, Vibe K5 Note accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card support?

    It comes with hybrid sim card slot. You can use either 2 nano sim cards or 1 nano sim card with microSD card. There is no dedicated microSD card slot.

    Does it has Corning Gorilla Glass protection?

    No. It doesn’t have Corning Gorilla Glass protection layer. However, out of the box, you get screen guard in the box.

    What is the processor used in this smartphone?

    Both variants of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note comes with 1.8GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M) based on Cortex A53.

    What are the camera specification of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note?

    Vibe K5 Note sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with a dual-LED flash, and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera comes with features such as PDAF (phase detection autofocus), and packs an ISOCELL sensor.  There is no optical image stabilisation.

    What are the connectivity options? Is VoLTE is supported?

    The connectivity options of the device includes 4G, 3G, Bluetooth and WiFi.  There is no infrared sensor. Out of the box, device doesnot supports VoLTE. However, company said that, support will be added via OTA update.

    How to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K5 Note?

    You can capture screenshot on this device in 3 different ways.

    Volume down +Power button method: For taking screenshot using this method, you need to press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously for few seconds.

    Using the screenshot button method:  Just access the quick settings menu. Tap on to screenshot button to capture the screenshot.

    Google now on tap method: Long press on the home button. It will capture the screenshot which you can share or save it in Google drive.  For using this method, you need to enable Google now on tap.

    What are the cons of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note?

    It is not a complete Vibe K5 note review. Based on the initial impression, here are the few cons. We will be publishing detailed Lenovo Vibe K5 Note review in the coming days.

    • Hybrid sim card slot: You cannot use both sim cards and microSD card simultaneously.
    • No infrared sensor: We are seeing infrared sensors in many budget android smartphones which are priced lesser than this.
    •  Unavailability of Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
    • There is no VoLTE support out of the box.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 note will be competing with the likes of Redmi Note 3, Moto G4, Honor 5C and LeEco Le 2.

  • Lenovo ZUK Z1 Review-Pros and Cons

    Lenovo ZUK Z1 is priced at Rs.13,999 and available exclusively via Amazon India. It packs good hardware and runs on CyanogenOS.  The other key features of the device are 13MP camera with IOS, fingerprint scanner and 4100 mAh battery.  Here is our Lenovo ZUK Z1 Review with pros and cons.

    Lenovo ZUK Z1 Review

    Lenovo ZUK Z1 is a dual sim smartphone and accepts 2 nano sim cards. It measures 155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm and weighs 175 grams. The device is available in white and space grey colours in India.

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    ZUK Z1 sports 5.5 inch full HD IPS LCD screen with pixel density of 401 ppi. The brightness of the device can notch upto 450 nits. Overall display panel offers good viewing angles and colour reproduction. The white looks bright and the black levels are deep too. CyanogenOS provides a setting called LiveDisplay which allows you to optimise the colour tone of the screen based on the time of day.

    ZUK Z1 is powered by  32-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, clocked at 2.5GHz with 3GB RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. Though it is a dated SOC, it is capable. In regular usage or gaming, we have not faced any lagging issue. The games like Asphalt 8, Nova 3, Dead trigger etc played smoothly. The CyanogenOS does good job in RAM management. Hence, even multi tasking is not an issue in the device.

    The Lenovo ZUK Z1 comes with 13-megapixel primary camera built on Sony’s IMX 214 sensor with dual tone LED flash and Optical image stabilisation. There is 8MP front facing camera. Both cameras are equipped to record video at upto 1080p resolution. The primary camera can record 60 fps video recording.  ZUK Z1 camera does take great pictures in well lit conditions. The taken images are sharp and detailed. The colour tones are accurate. In low light,  noise creeps in but it is in acceptable range in this budget segment.

    ZUK Z1 houses 4100 mAh battery. Battery  gave around 5 to 5 and hours of screen on time. In our regular usage, battery lasted more than 1 and half days. With supplied charger, it takes close to 2 hours for fully charging. The connectivity options of the device includes 4G on both sims, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac.

    Lenovo ZUK Z1 Review summary:  ZUK Z1 is a capable smartphone at affordable price. It rates well in performance, camera and battery segment. Even call quality and fingerprint accuracy is decent. However, the downside of the ZUK Z1 includes dated Android OS, lack of IR blaster and expandable storage.

    Lenovo ZUK Z1 Review -Advantages and Disadvantages

    Pros of ZUK Z1

    • Good build quality.
    • Good performance.
    • Decent camera.
    • Good battery life.

    Cons of ZUK Z1

    • No expandable storage.
    • No Android 6.0 out of the box.
    • Dated SoC.
    • No IR blaster.

  • Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Review Tips And Tricks FAQ

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is a new entrant into the budget dual sim Android smartphone market. With attractive price tag and a decent spec sheet makes it impressive at least on paper. Here is the quick review and useful tips and tricks on Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 sports 5 inch display with a screen resolution of 1080×1920 pixels and 441 ppi pixel density. The display offers good viewing angles, good sun light legibility and decent colour accuracy. The device also supports Lenovo’s AntVR headset for immersive media experiences. Overall it is good display panel in this price segment.

    Lenovo K5 Plus Dual sim

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There is a provision to add microSD card upto 32GB for additional storage requirements. It runs on Android 5.1.1 along with Vibe UI on top. The day to day performance is decent. However, it heats up a bit while using the device.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus houses 13MP primary camera and 5MP secondary front facing camera. Overall camera performance on this device is average. The connectivity features of the device are 4G, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi b/g/n, AGPS, and USB-OTG. This smartphone comes with removable 2750 mAh battery. The battery life is weak and has a tendency to become hot while using device. Here is the quick summary of Vibe K5 Plus review interms of merits and demerits.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus

    Pros of  Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus

    • Good display panel.
    • Decent look and build quality.
    • Stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos sound enhancement.

    Cons of Lenovo K5 Plus

    • Poor battery life with heating issues.
    • Average camera performance.
    • Expandable storage via microSD card is limited to 32GB.
    • No Android 6.0 out of the box.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    What type of sim card its uses? Or what is the sim size can be used on this device?

    K5 Plus is a dual sim smartphone and it accepts two micro SIM cards. Both sim slots are 4G enabled.

    What are the different colour options available?

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is available in 3 different colours namely gold, silver and dark grey.

     Does Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus any screen protection such as Corning Gorilla Glass?

    No. Lenovo has bundled adhesive screen protector in the box.

    Does it has 5G wifi?

    No.

    How to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus?

    There are two methods.

    1. Screenshot button method: Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot. Access quick settings menu and tap on to screenshot button.
    2. Default Android method:  On the screen on which you want to take screenshot, press and hold volume down and power button simultaneosly. The screenshot will be taken.

    Can I useLenovo Vibe K5 Plus as Modem?

    The device comes with support for Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering features. Using this, you can share your mobile data with other devices.

    How to download Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus PC suite?

    You can directly install official Lenovo PC suite by connecting your smartphone to PC. The PC suite is already there in the device itself. Alternatively, you can download it from the Lenovo support page. For more info on this, please refer my earlier post on How to download Lenovo PC suite.

    What are the sensors available on this device?

    Light Sensor, Orientation Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gravitation Sensor, eCompass.

  • Lenovo Vibe X3 With Snapdragon 808 Soc, 21MP camera launched in India

    Lenovo has launched Vibe X3 smartphone in India. The sale for the device will start from 28th January  2PM via Amazon.in.  The Lenovo Vibe X3 price in India is Rs.19,999. As of now only Matte White option available for open sale.

    Lenovo Vibe X3 sports 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution. Lenovo claims it has unique display that offers 100 percent NTSC colour reproduction,1500:1 contrast ratio and features 178 degree wide viewing angle. Lenovo Vibe X3 has hybrid dual-SIM slots, which means users can use either two SIM cards or a single SIM card alongside a microSD card.

    Lenovo Vibe X3 Dual sim

    Lenovo Vibe X3 is powered by hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor(dual core A57 at 1.8GHz + quad-core A53 at 1.4GHz) paired with 3GB of DDR3 RAM and Adreno 418 GPU. The onboard storage is 32GB and supports microSD card upto 128GB.  It packs 3500mAh battery and offers a fingerprint sensor at the rear panel.

    Lenovo Vibe X3  houses  21-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX230 sensor, LED flash, PDAF (phase detection autofocus), 6P Lens, f/2.0 aperture, and 4K video recording support. There is also a 8-megapixel front facing camera. Vibe X3 offers has Vibe Enhancement features such as the Pro Mode, Smart Assist, Slow Motion, and Nightscape.

    The connectivity features of Lenovo Vibe X3 are 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, USB OTG and Micro USB. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with VIBE UI on top. The smartphone comes with two front-facing stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos tech. It uses Wolfson-powered audio technology for calls, along with Hi-Fi Lenovo Sound with HD audio. Lenovo has bundled some of the gesture controls such as tap-to-wake, flip to sleep etc.

    Lenovo Vibe X3 supports TheatreMax,which enables a larger viewing experience by using an AntVR headset. Customer who need AntVR headset can buy it by paying additional Rs 1,299. One more additional accessory is Skullcandy Ando earphones which is also available for purchase at Rs 1,299. Coming to design aspect, Vibe X3 is made up of high quality thermosetting synthetic resin build at the back. The device measures 9.3mm at the thickest and 3.4mm on the sides.  The actual performance we will know, once we complete the Lenovo Vibe X3 review.

    Lenovo Vibe X3 Specification

    • 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution.
    • hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC with 3GB of DDR3 RAM and Adreno 418 GPU.
    • 32GB internal storage and support for microSD card upto 128GB GB.
    • Hybrid Dual sim Slot.
    • 21MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
    • 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, USB OTG and Micro USB.
    • 500mAh battery and fingerprint scanner.