Lenovo A5000 Mobile Phone: reviews, descriptions, specifications

A stylish entry-level device from a well-known manufacturer is the Lenovo A5000. Reviews about this gadget, its capabilities and experience of its operation - this is the subject of this review.

Niche smartphone

Hardware parameters leave no doubt that Lenovo A5000 belongs to the initial segment of smartphones. 4PDA - a forum in which users discuss the characteristics of certain devices - this just confirms once again. Owners allocate a subsystem of memory, which is very modest, as it is by today's standards. The same can be said for the CPU, which has become obsolete both morally and physically. But there is one significant advantage of this gadget - it's increased battery capacity. Therefore, this smartphone represents the greatest interest for those who need an entry-level device with extended battery life.

Equipment

Standard configuration of this "smart" phone entry level. It includes the following:

• Cellular telephone.

• Removable battery with a nominal capacity of 4000 mAh.

• Cord for charging the battery and for synchronizing with the PC.

• Charging adapter.

• Warranty card.

• Brochure on the operation of the device.

The case of this gadget is made of plastic, and to keep its original state will allow the case for the Lenovo A5000. This accessory will have to be bought separately by the owner of this phone and, of course, at an additional cost. The second important accessory is a protective film, which will protect the front panel of the device from possible damage. A slot for installing an external drive is in this device, but the drive itself will have to be purchased additionally. Well, one more important accessory, not included in the original set by the manufacturer, is a stereo headset.

A few words about design

In terms of design, something unusual can not boast of an entry-level device. On its front side is a 5-inch display, protected by impact-resistant glass. There is no oleophobic coverage here, and therefore it will not be so easy to remove the remaining fingerprints. Therefore, the owner of the smartphone is strongly recommended to purchase a quality protective film and stick it on the front panel of the cell phone. Below the display, there is a control unit of three sensor buttons. On top of that, a speaker and a front camera are displayed. Here, too, there are sensors, among which separately it is necessary to isolate the sensor for adjusting the brightness of the display. Not every entry-level gadget can boast of having such a component. The interface wired micro-USB ports and audio jack are competently grouped on the upper edge of the gadget. Well, on the opposite side there is only a spoken microphone. The physical control buttons are displayed on the right side of the device. On the back side there is only a loud speaker, an eye of the main camera and its LED lighting.

Computing capabilities

As noted earlier, a modest CPU is installed in the Lenovo A5000. Feedback is only once again just confirm. More specifically, we are talking about MT6582, developed by MediaTek. This processor is already on the market for about two years. During this time, decisions on its basis "slipped" from the middle price range into the budget segment. It consists of four 32-bit computing cores of the "A7" architecture. Each of them can not boast a high level of performance. But the lack of the latter is compensated by the presence of four cores at once. On the other hand, the A7 architecture boasts a high level of energy efficiency. Also this processor solution can dynamically change its clock frequency in the range from 300 MHz to 1.3 GHz. Well, the modules that are not used in the calculations are automatically disabled. This allows even more flexible use of the battery life. For most problems this semiconductor chip is enough. Exceptions in this regard are the most recent 64-bit programs and the most demanding 3D games. Alas, this software on this gadget can not function fully.

Video Accelerator

In this cell phone, a graphic accelerator such as "Mali-400MP2" is installed. It can not boast of an outstanding level of productivity. This is not surprising - this is a budget class solution. The main task of this chip is the processing of the graphic information displayed on the display. The CPU is not used for this operation. As a result, there is a significant increase in mobile gadget performance, which is observed in this particular case. Therefore, even middle-class toys are on this device.

Display and its parameters

Of course, the advantages of this model of "smart" phone can be attributed display. First of all, it is necessary to allocate a matrix, which in this device is manufactured using the "IPS" technology. As a result, the picture quality is ideal, and the viewing angles are as close as possible to the maximum possible 180 degrees. The only thing that causes a complaint in this case is the presence of an air gap between the touch panel and the matrix of the screen. But do not forget that this is a budget device and the same drawback is present in most other similar devices in this price range. The display resolution is 1280x720, the pixel density in this case is equal to 294 ppi. Of course, this is not an outstanding indicator at the moment, but this is enough for a budget device.

Memory

A very modest memory subsystem in the Lenovo A5000. 8 GB - this is how much the capacity of the built-in drive is. This is indeed a very modest value for today. At the same time, the operating system takes 3 GB, and 2 GB is reserved for installing new software. The remaining 3 GB users can use to store personal data (documents, photos, videos, books and so on). There is also the possibility of installing an external drive. The corresponding slot is in this gadget. Its maximum capacity can be 32 GB in this case. The worst situation for this smartphone with RAM. Its only 1 GB. In this case, pre-installed software takes about 600MB after the download. For the needs of the user in this case, 400MB is allocated. For one task, this is enough. But if you run two or three applications simultaneously, there may be problems with the smooth operation of the interface on this gadget.

Photo and video

The average characteristics in the main camera of this device. The sensor element is 8 megapixels. There is autofocus and a single LED backlight. With a good level of illumination, the photos are of very good quality. But with its lack of one LED is not very much and saves. The quality of such photos is far from ideal. The video here is recorded in 720p format with a refresh rate of 30 frames per second. This requires a normal level of illumination. Otherwise, the quality of the roller will be completely bad. At the base of the front camera is a 2 Mp sensor element. For the now popular "SELFI" this will not be enough. At least its quality will be very modest. But video calls with the help of Lenovo A5000 DUAL can be done, and the quality of the picture will be quite good. But, again, lighting should be acceptable at the same time.

Gadget Autonomy

The strong point is the autonomy in the Lenovo A5000. The battery in this case boasts an impressive capacity of 4000 mAh. At the same time, we also take into account the high degree of energy efficiency of the processor solution and the medium-sized display. As a result, we get even 12-14 hours of work on one charge of the built-in battery even at the greatest load. If you use a gadget in the middle mode, you can get 2 days of work. Well, in the most economical mode, this smartphone can last 4-5 days. So the Lenovo A5000 DUAL from the standpoint of autonomy really leaves far behind most of its competitors. This is its key plus.

Interfaces

A typical set of information transfer methods, both for an entry-level device, in the Lenovo A5000. 4PDA - Forum, which we talked about - is filled with reviews that highlight their excellent quality of work. The list of interfaces in this case includes the following:

• Full support for GSM networks (that is, 2G) and WCDMA (or, as they are also called, 3G). In the first case, the real speed can reach 0.5 Mbit / s. This allows you to comfortably communicate in social networks and download unpretentious Internet resources. Well, in the second case, you can count on 21 Mbps, and this will allow you to view online video and download already large enough websites. Among the drawbacks of this gadget is the lack of support for LTE technology (that is, 4G). But, on the other hand, it has not yet received a sufficiently wide distribution. And not every entry-level device can boast of its support.

• The main way to get data from the Internet is "Wai-Fay". It allows data to be downloaded at speeds up to 100 Mbps. This is enough to load any amount of information on the gadget.

• Also this smartphone is equipped with a wireless transmitter, such as Bluetooth. It allows you to connect to a smartphone various devices (for example, a wireless stereo headset or a similar gadget).

• GPS and A-GPS technologies are responsible for the navigation capabilities of the device. The first of these is perfect for locating outside a populated area, and it is based on the use of navigation satellites. Well and in the second case for these purposes the towers of a mobile communication and connection to the Internet are used. This method is well suited for large cities, where the density of base stations is quite high.

• To output the audio signal, this device is equipped with an audio jack.

• Micro-YUSB allows you to connect the Lenovo A5000 to a PC. It also charges the smartphone's battery.

Device Software

As the OS in this case, "Android" with the most popular and currently popular version 4.4. This is the software preinstalled in the Lenovo A5000. Customize The same interface in this case is minimal: there is no separate menu for programs, and you can hide shortcuts only with the help of folders. But the same nuance is true for all other budget devices for today. This interface makes very similar between iOS and "Android" in Lenovo A5000. Update And up to version 5.0 in the plans of the manufacturer is present, but when it comes out, it is not yet known.

Owners opinion

A weak main camera and a modest bundle are the main disadvantages of the Lenovo A5000. Reviews highlight the poor quality of photos and videos obtained with the main camera. Although stated in this case, the manufacturer 8 Mp, but in most cases they correspond to the real 5 Mp. And from this you can not go anywhere. Perhaps, the situation will change after the release of a new version of the device firmware, which should appear in the foreseeable future. Most of the problems of the main camera are related to the software, and this problem can be solved by processing the system software. Well, exclusive configuration for a budget smartphone is not expected, and the same cover for the Lenovo A5000 The new owner will have to buy separately and at an additional cost. This is also true for other accessories that are not included with the device. Well, the advantages of this device are: high battery capacity and high-quality display. Indeed, a capacity of 4000 mAh allows the device to work for 2-3 days at an average load on a single charge. Well, the screen in this device is really high-quality and does not cause any complaints.

How much is?

Another positive side is the cost of the Lenovo A5000. Its price is 130 dollars. On the one hand, it is slightly higher than the cost of the same products of direct competitors. But if you take into account the parameters of the device, then everything falls into place. A key role here is played by a battery with increased capacity. Well, the autonomy of the device because of this is much better. Therefore, the inflated price is compensated, first of all, by this parameter. Also, it is necessary to take into account the display and the CPU and everything will fall into place. The white version of this gadget is more expensive for 5-10 dollars.

Results

Excellent technical parameters and autonomy in the Lenovo A5000. The price and the main camera are the main disadvantages of this phone. Overstated cost is compensated by improved autonomy in comparison with analogues. Well, the camera for an entry-level device is not so bad in the Lenovo A5000. Reviews on this point indicate that if you need a better camera, you need to buy a smartphone is not a budget level, and the middle class, which is much more expensive. So it turns out that Lenovo A5000 can be an excellent solution for those who need an inexpensive smartphone with improved autonomy.