The Lenovo S5 Pro is the company's latest bet for the upper-middle range. The terminal includes some of the most prominent features of the moment, including four sensors (two located on the front and two on the rear). This model offers a streamlined design, with hardly the presence of frames, with notch or notch. Its screen slightly exceeds 6 inches and offers a Full HD + resolution.
At the performance level, the S5 Pro comes powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor along with 6 GB of RAM . Not missing a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging or ZUI 5.0 system (based on Android 8.1 Oreo). The new terminal will go on sale in China from October 23 at an exchange rate from 150 euros.
Lenovo S5 Pro
| screen | IPS LCD, 6.26 inches, Full HD + of 2,240 x 1,080 pixels, 18.7: 9 | |
| Main chamber | 20 + 12 megapixels, f / 2.6 and f / 1.8 | |
| Camera for selfies | 20+ 8-megapixels, f / 2.2 | |
| Internal memory | 64 or 128 GB | |
| Extension | micro SD | |
| Processor and RAM | Snapdragon 636, 6GB RAM | |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh with fast charge | |
| Operating system | ZUI 5.0 (Android 8.1 Oreo) | |
| Connections | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack | |
| SIM | Dual sim | |
| Design | Metal | |
| Dimensions | 7.7mm thick, 170 grams | |
| Featured Features | Fingerprint reader | |
| Release date | October 23, 2018 | |
| Price | From 150 euros |
Stylish design with notch
The new Lenovo S5 Pro is built in metal. It offers a fairly slim profile, measuring only 7.7 millimeters, and weighing 170 grams. We can say that it is considerably thinner than other rival phones. Its front follows the aesthetics of other current equipment: Large screen that does not lack a notch or notch to accommodate the secondary camera . There is almost no presence of frames. It is true that it is quite reminiscent of the design of the iPhone Xs, but the lower frame is more prominent than that of this model. If we turn it around, we find a fingerprint reader presiding over the center.
The S5 Pro's panel size is exactly 6.26 inches, with a Full HD + resolution of 2,240 x 1,080 pixels. The device offers an aspect ratio of 18.7: 9. When it comes to power, Lenovo's new smartphone packs a Snapdragon 636 processor, along with 6GB of RAM . For storage we can choose between 64 or 128 GB (expandable by using microSD type cards).
Four cameras for the mid-range
The Lenovo S5 Pro notch houses a 20 + 8 megapixel dual sensor with f / 2.2 dual aperture and the possibility of face unlock. On the rear we also find a double camera, which includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f / 1.8 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with f / 2 aperture. Both with autofocus. Dual rear cameras also support 4K video recording at 30fps , 2x optical zoom, background blur, HR, and camera scan mode. The smartphone is also equipped with stereo speakers that enhance the sound when listening to music without headphones.
As for the rest of the features, the S5 Pro also has a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charge. This phone is governed by ZUI 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. For connectivity we have the following options: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and a 3.5 mm jack for headphones.
Price and availability
Lenovo's new phone is now available for pre-purchase in China in three colors: pink, black or turquoise. The version with 64 GB of space and 6 GB of RAM is priced at 150 euros. The model with 128 GB / 6 GB of RAM costs around 200 euros at the current exchange rate. Shipments will begin to be made from next October 23, the day of its official launch.