In the segment of mobile devices, the Chinese manufacturer Lenovo takes an ambiguous position. On the one hand, the products of this brand are associated with affordability and wide functionality, on the other hand, the model line of the company is periodically expanding due to powerful and high-quality devices. Of course, even the flagship devices of the company are still not reaching the premium level, but this should not be ruled out in the future. Another confirmation of the manufacturer’s serious intentions in moving to the leaders in the smartphone class was the recent appearance of the Lenovo A2010. The characteristics, reviews and positioning of the model equipped with a 64-bit processor and 4G technology are supported by an average price tag of 8 thousand rubles, which also increases the attractiveness of the phone in the eyes of the mass consumer.
Model Overview
The concept of the model involves a combination of high performance with a wide range of options and affordable cost. The device’s development time was in 2015, when an interesting trend was outlined in the segment - equipping devices with the Android system in version 5.0. Fresh OSes received not only premium models, but in some cases representatives of the budget class. This surprised the Lenovo A2010 phone, reviews of which note its responsiveness and speed. And this is understandable, since the smartphone received a platform version 5.1, which is absolutely surprising for an inexpensive model. However, the device is interesting not only with the operating system. It also has wide functionality and a good design, but otherwise the level of the budget product is traced.
Device Specifications
The release of a productive and functional device in the smartphone segment is a very common phenomenon. Such models can be found in the lines of many Chinese manufacturers. But not all companies manage to maintain the set level during operation. The Lenovo A2010 gadget, reviews of which emphasize the compliance of the declared parameters with real indicators, has many chances to obtain the status of one of the most functional devices from the initial price segment. So, for 8 thousand rubles. The user of the model receives the following characteristics:
- The processor is a quad-core MediaTek at 1000 MHz.
- RAM - 1 GB.
- OS - Android 5.1 version.
- Management - touch.
- SIM cards are micro.
- Mass - 137 g.
- Dimensions: width - 66.6 mm, height - 130.5 mm, thickness - 9.98 mm.
- The display is a touch TFT for 16.78 million colors.
- The diagonal of the smartphone is 4.5 inches.
- Camera - 5MP module.
- Base memory - 8 GB.
- Cards with additional memory - up to 32 GB.
- The battery capacity is 2,000 mAh.
- Additional features include an MP3 player, FM radio, Bluetooth, Geo Tagging, Wi-Fi, proximity and light sensors , USB and 4G LTE.
Screen Reviews
Even by the standards of medium-sized smartphones, the screen is small. But to consider the model as productive and compact is also not worth it. Although the display looks decent for a budget solution, this is far from an IPS matrix. Hence all the flaws of the screen. In particular, reviews about the Lenovo A2010 smartphone note narrowed viewing angles, an unsatisfactory picture in the sun and a general fading of the image. In terms of color rendition, resolution and sharpness, the model also does not correspond to the level of devices that have a modern Android OS.
But if you compare the model not with ultra-clear smartphones worth more than 15 thousand rubles, then everything falls into place. Obviously, the manufacturer compensated for investments in productivity by using a weak budget matrix for Lenovo A2010. Reviews, however, note that in their class of models up to 10 thousand rubles. The screen performs its function with dignity.
Camera Reviews
Regarding cameras, a traditional scheme with a 5-megapixel main module and a 2 megapixel front camera is implemented. True, this configuration today seems outdated against the background of models with 8 megapixels, among which there are budget devices. About the operation of the Lenovo A2010 front camera, the reviews are generally restrained, although they are not particularly criticized. There are no obvious defects during shooting, which is very good for a minor module. But the main camera disappointed many. It's not even a small number of pixels, but violations of the basic settings. For example, there is criticism of the automatic adjustment of white balance - pictures are obtained not just warm, but with a touch of yellowness. The situation worsens in poor lighting conditions, when the frames are blurry, and the details do not differ at all.
User's manual
In terms of ergonomics and control, the situation is not so deplorable. Under the screen are traditional controls, the centerpiece of which is the menu. Phone settings are quite wide and cover the entire range of device parameters. Conveniently segmented sections allow you to quickly get to the desired item. A considerable part of the controls is placed on the body. The power button is located almost in the center of the side, and the volume control is slightly higher. By the way, as noted by the reviews (“Lenovo A2010”), the speaker copes very well with its function, showing itself adequately in the process of talking, and when using a music player. The manufacturer has long mastered the configuration with the removal of mechanical buttons on the end of the right side, so you can easily control all the basic parameters and functions of the smartphone without intruding on the menu.
Conclusion
The developers of the model took a significant step towards increasing the performance of budget devices, but could not combine a new level of the operating system with other characteristics. The result is a symbiosis of premium and affordable price, which makes Lenovo A2010 unique. Reviews at the same time note many of the smartphone’s weaknesses, including poor shooting quality and cheap screen matrix. But you can come to terms with them if you need a fast and efficient device. However, to take pleasure in the photographs taken when viewing through a large display, this model is not suitable. It should be considered precisely as a practical and somewhat universal means of communication, but no more.