Today we will try to do the most comprehensive review of Lenovo S 90. So this model is called in Russian, although its original index is S90. It should be said that the development is very ambitious and deserves attention.
Positioning
Traditionally, Lenovo's designs are distinguished by their own style and originality, so the decision to create an almost complete copy of the iPhone 6 smartphone looks a little strange. The only difference is the front panel, which could only show itself thanks to the touch buttons under the screen. Lenovo S 90 is designed for users who dream of an iPhone, but are not able to purchase it because of the high price. I must say that we are talking about the first representative of the manufacturer’s device family in the new two-digit series S. It is curious that the Chinese brand tried to copy even the presentation attributes of a mobile phone from Apple.
Design, size, controls
In Lenovo S 90, the main antennas are located on the top panel. For this, an insert made of plastic is used. Consider the lower case. The back panel has a transparent insert, as in the iPhone 6. The external similarity of the devices is striking, but if you look at the S90 in detail, you can notice altered design elements. Speaker grille, connector and other screws. Let's look at the opinions of people who have already used Lenovo S 90.
Reviews indicate that small authorial touches do not affect the feeling of complete identity. It should be noted that, in contrast to Apple, the Chinese manufacturer was able to make the main camera module with the body flush. Lenovo has paid less attention to body materials. In this aspect, there is a significant lag behind the iPhone device. If we talk about metal, the Chinese device uses an aluminum alloy, as in the prototype.
Theoretically, we can talk about the equal characteristics of the devices. Practice has shown that our hero has a smaller coating layer. Let's see what the owners of Lenovo S 90 think about this.
The reviews confirm that dents can appear during impacts, so light metal will be visible. The screen is installed flush with the body and is distinguished by a minimum clearance that prevents even the thinnest sheet of paper from being inserted. The glass used is particularly soft. This solution provides strength, but does not guarantee safety from possible scratches. The device has four color options: Cotton Candy, Champagne Gold, Graphite Gray, Platinum.
The size of the smartphone is 146 x 71.7 x 6.9 mm, and its weight is 129 grams. In the hand lies well. The metal slightly cools the palm. The microSIM pair tray is on the left. The device has one radio module. The right side is complemented by a paired volume button and a power button. The bottom panel placed a microUSB connector and one speaker. The upper end has a 3.5 mm jack. The negative features include the fact that in frosty weather, communication with the headset may be lost. It is best to use the headphones from the kit, there are no difficulties with them.
The front panel has 3 touch keys located under the display, an 8 megapixel camera is located above the screen, supplemented with fixed autofocus, as well as an LED flash. Apart from the shortcomings of glass, we can say that the build quality is very decent, but the iPhone is still far ahead in this indicator.
Lenovo S 90: screen specifications
The display is as follows: size - 5 inches, resolution - 1280 x 720 pixels, type - Super AMOLED. However, the last statement is not credible, since only Samsung produces such screens and only for its own devices. In any case, the display behaves well on the street and has excellent viewing angles.
If we consider the automatic adjustment of the backlight, we can say that it is quite aggressive, the picture fades too often in this mode. Some critics note that the device did not pay enough attention to font smoothness, which can be seen when working with programs.
Performance, memory and chipset
Lenovo S 90 has a price significantly lower than some competitors, while LTE support is implemented here thanks to the Qualcomm chipset. We are talking about the MSM8916, Snapdragon 410 with four cores (1.2 GHz) and the Adreno 306 graphics accelerator. The smartphone works quickly and does not cause any complaints. The processor performs well in demanding applications, but power consumption is increasing. The RAM here is 2 Gigabytes, built-in - 32 GB, memory card support is not provided.
Communication opportunities
“Lenovo S 90” received an LTE and Bluetooth 3.0 module, in which LE is absent, so a number of accessories will not be available to the user. NFC is also not provided. USB 2.0 is supported, there is Mass Storage mode.
Battery, camera, software, multimedia features
Lenovo C 90 received a 2300 mAh Li-Pol battery. If you believe the statement of the developers, the device can provide 27 or 18 hours of autonomous communication, respectively, when using communication of the second or third generation. As for the standby mode, the device can spend from 15 to 18 days in it. The battery can be attributed to the weaknesses of the device. It takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
Shooting pleases with its quality when working indoors, both photo and video. The phone received a PureCel sensor, the authorship of OmniVision. LED flash can not be called very powerful, although it copes with the task assigned to it. The camera interface is convenient, there is an electronic level, as well as a logarithmic partition of the display for photographers who want to build the composition as correctly as possible. The 8-megapixel front-facing sensor has fixed focus and an LED flash.
The smartphone runs on the Android 4.4.4 platform, which is complemented by the Vibe UI add-in. There is an FM radio, and it also supports recording sound directly from the air. There is no special player for playing music, for this it is supposed to use Google’s Play Music. Hardware equalizer gives you the opportunity to adjust the sound to your own needs. The phone is nice to listen to. The maximum volume level is very comfortable, but there is no margin in the device. Another important feature of Lenovo S 90 is the price. You can buy a smartphone in the range from 11 to 16 thousand rubles, depending on the place of purchase.