Lenovo’s first attempt at devices with three cameras
on the back is called Lenovo Z5s. The device is a more affordable version of
the Lenovo Z5 Pro, but more powerful than the six-month-old Lenovo Z5. It is
also the first phone from the manufacturer with a waterdrop notch for the
selfie camera.
The chipset is Snapdragon 710 with
octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. There are three memory combinations - 4/64
GB, 6/64 GB, and 6/128 GB. The screen is a 6.3 LTPS LCD with Full HD+ resolution
and tall 19.5:9 ratio. The tiny notch on the front houses a 16 MP shooter with
Face Unlock and some pixel binding technology for sharper photos.
When talking about cameras, the back is where it
gets interesting on the Lenovo Z5s. It brings a 16 MP wide-angle lens, acting
as the primary snapper. The secondary is a telephoto lens with 8 MP sensor and
2x optical zoom, while the third one is a 5 MP depth-sensing shooter for
background blur and portrait photos. Other specs include PDAF, 4K video recording
and there is a dual LED flash for good measure.
Although the phone has Android Oreo as a base, the
user interface is ZUI 10. Battery capacity is 3,300 mAh with USB-C and 15W
charging, while connectivity has all the necessary certificates - Bluetooth 5.0,
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
The Lenovo Z5s is available in Starry Gray, Titanium
Crystal Blue (actually Purple) and Honey Love Orange colors. The first is
available only with 4/64 GB storage for CNY 1,398, the 6/64 GB variant can be
purchased in all three of them.
Sadly, the 6/128 GB is only with the Orange back and
is Limited Edition with an autograph of the Chinese actor Zhu Yilong. All
versions are up for pre-order, actual sales are starting on December 24.
