In the first half of 2014, the slightly outdated S650 smartphone was replaced by the Lenovo S660. Reviews parameters and technical characteristics - this is what will be considered in the framework of this short article. It should be noted right away that this is a mid-range device that combines democratic value and high performance.
Hardware specifications
As the CPU in this model of smart phone, a fairly productive MTK 6582 chip from the leading Chinese manufacturer MediaTEC is used. It includes 4 energy-efficient cores of the Cortex-A7 architecture, the clock frequency of which can vary in the range from 300 MHz to 1.3 GHz depending on the load. In reality, the computing resources of this CPU are enough to solve any problem today, including for complex 3D games. This processor is harmoniously complemented by the MALI-400 graphics adapter. All this together provides a high level of performance Lenovo S660. The reviews of the satisfied owners of this device are another confirmation of this.
Body, ergonomics and design
The front panel of this smartphone model is made of ordinary plastic, the surface of which is easily and simply damaged. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to stick a protective film over it. It is not included in the package and must be purchased separately. But with the back cover, things are much better. It is made of metal and it is quite difficult to damage it. But still, you must also additionally purchase a case for Lenovo S660. It will allow you to keep your mobile phone in its original form. The control buttons are successfully grouped on the right side of the case.
Cameras
The standard set of 2 cameras is equipped with a Lenovo S660 smartphone. Reviews from fans often take pictures indicate that one of them allows you to get high-quality images. We are talking about the rear camera, which is based on an 8 megapixel matrix. It is equipped with an auto focus system and LED backlight. Also, with its help, you can get high-quality videos with a resolution of 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels, that is, in HD quality. But the second camera is much worse. It is based on a 0.3 megapixel matrix. With its help, you can only make video calls, and for this it is quite suitable.
Memory and its quantity
The memory subsystem of the Lenovo S660 is superbly organized. Reviews Satisfied owners all over the internet only confirm this saying. The RAM in this gadget is 1 GB. Such a volume is enough for comfortable work in any application. The built-in flash memory in it is 8 GB. Such a quantity allows the owner of a smart phone to do without an additional memory card. But if it turns out to be small, then you can install an additional flash drive with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. There is a necessary slot in this device.
Equipment
Standard equipment for this smartphone model. Among the documentation there is a user manual and warranty card. In addition to them, the boxed version includes:
- Smartphone.
- Charger.
- Cord for connecting charging. With it, you can also connect to a computer.
- Battery.
- Acoustic system.
Battery
Sufficiently capacious battery for Lenovo S660. Instruction which comes with the device, indicates a nominal value of 3000 milliamps / hours. This is enough for battery life for 31 days in standby mode. In reality, its resource with active use will be enough for 2-3 days of active use. Given the diagonal of 4.7 inches, this is an excellent indicator.
Software
The most common version of Android with serial number 4.2.2 is used as the OS on this device. Also installed on top of it is “Lenovo Laucher”, which allows the smartphone interface to be easily and simply configured to fit your needs. All this is supplemented with a standard set of applications from Google and a set of international social services such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. To work with office documents installed "Kingsoft office." A competent solution from developers, which will be appreciated by very busy people. For navigation in the initial set, you can use "ROUT 66". There is also an antivirus - "SECUREit". Chinese engineers did not forget about the weather forecast. A special widget is immediately installed on the device. It determines with the help of ZhPS your location, and already based on it, a weather forecast for the next five days is formed. In general, a standard set, which can then be changed by installing the necessary software from the "Play Store".
Communications
The Lenovo Ideaphone S660's communications kit boasts nothing unusual. But at the same time it has everything you need. First of all, you need to select “Wi-Fi”. It supports almost all the standards of this wireless data transfer method. At the same time, the maximum speed with such a connection can be up to 150 Mbps. The second important component of the communication system is the bluetooth. This gadget has a transmitter of version 4.0 installed, that is, it is compatible with all devices equipped with such a wireless interface. Also for navigation installed module "ZhPS". To connect to a PC, a standard micro-USB cable is used.
Reviews and Resume
An excellent mid-range device is the Lenovo S660. Reviews from satisfied owners are another confirmation of this. Still, for $ 170 you get at your disposal a very functional device. But here it is important to consider one nuance. There are two versions of such a phone. One is made for Asia and its quality is poor. But European is really what you need. Therefore, this model of smart phone can only be purchased from authorized representatives.