Moto Z and Z Force smartphones have been announced by the company but they will only be released later this year. These two models will also go on sale in China, however, they could have one major difference. HelloMotoHK reveals that Moto Z devices sold domestically will come with Lenovo’s Vibe UI instead of the traditional near Android look. Luckily, it looks like the Vibe UI will only be installed in the phones sold in China, which means other international regions still get the Moto Z with its Moto Pure Android system. Given that HelloMotoHK has a pretty good record when it comes to Motorola smartphones, this could indeed turn out to be true.

Another reason why this is possible is because Chinese people love customized UI interface. This is why we see most Chinese manufacturers having a heavy UI on top of the Android version. But that isn’t the case with international customers since we have seen that many love the clean Android look. So, it could be a win-win situation for all users.

As for the pricing, Moto Z is expected to retail at 2998 Yuan ($456) in China. The Moto Z Force model should cost around 5299 Yuan ($806).

So what do you think about Lenovo’s move to install its own custom UI on Moto smartphone sold in China?

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Over the past few months, Lenovo has been busy making their last releases of the year. One of them was the iPhone 5C clone, the Lenovo S60-t which sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and a quad-core processor. There is also the yellow Lenovo Lemon K3 for the entry-level market. Its CPU is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor and has 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM.

Lenovo has always had a lot of devices that cost several hundred RMB. In 2014 alone, Lenovo released several flagship devices that cost less than 1000 RMB (161.60 USD). Surprisingly, they released a low-priced 3G device at a time when 4G is all the rage. This phone is the Lenovo A399.

As a phone that costs less than 1000 RMB, do not expect it to have excellent specifications. One of the Lenovo A399’s biggest selling points is its display screen. It sports a 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display screen. As for its CPU, it uses the MTK MT6582M quad-core chip. Regarding memory, it has 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM. It is also powered by a 2000mAh battery and has a 2mp camera. Regarding connectivity, it supports WCDMA and GSM networks and is also a dual-SIM cell phone. This phone comes in black and white. The screen’s frame is quite slim.

It is also worth pointing out that it uses its in-house operating system, the Vibe UI. This version is based on the Android 4.4. As a result, the Lenovo A399 is easier and simpler to use. Besides letting users search for apps more easily, it also has a pretty user interface.

An entry-level cell phone, the Lenovo A399 is a pretty cheap phone and only costs about $65. It is not a bad phone considering its price.

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       Lenovo recently introduced the newest member of Golden Warrior flagship series, called the Golden Warrior Note8 (Lenovo A936).

Here is what we now know about Lenovo’s newest release. The Golden Warrior Note8 will use the MTK MT6752 octa-core chipset which has a benchmark score of more than 42000. It sports a Sony 13mp rear-facing camera. It also sports a 6-inch HD display screen (1280 x 720), and has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp front-facing camera. Regarding connectivity, it supports 4G, 3G, and GSM internet as well as dual-SIM cards. Its operating system is the Android 4.4-based Vibe UI.

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Let us start off this review of the Lenovo S9, otherwise known as the Lenovo Sisley, by talking about its specifications.

The Lenovo Sisley sports a 5.0-inch HD Super Amoled display screen (1280 x 720) that works excellently. Its 8mp front-facing is one of its selling points. It also sports a 13mp rear-facing camera. Both have LED lights respectively. The version being reviewed is the China Mobile version which supports TD-LTE. There is also a China Unicom version available.

Unboxing

Besides the phone itself, the Lenovo Sisley’s package includes a charger, USB wire, earphones, SIM card, and manual.

The Front 

       Lenovo has made a lot of effort with the design of the Sisley. Its body is made of aluminium and its slimness also makes it easier to hold.

The Lenovo Sisley comes in silver, pink, grey, and gold, which should please many consumers. The version here is the silver version. As you can see, it has pretty round edges and corners. They are not too pointy and are comfortable to hold.

Below thescreen, from left to right, are three touch buttons: the Menu button, Home button, and Return button. They are pretty responsive but unfortunately, there are no background lights to use in the dark, which makes it hard to use at night.

The top is covered with a plastic strip to protect the WIFI, GPS, Bluetooth, and low-frequency LTE antennas. There is also a 3.5mm earphone jack and microphone at the top.

The Micro USB port is located in the middle of the bottom part. Beside it are two sets of holes, one of which is the speaker.

The volume switch and lock screen button are located on one side of the phone which is 6.9mm thick. This is considered pretty slim for a phone like this.

The back

The Lenovo Sisley’s back has a very flat surface, which is rare among slim phones like this. It lowers the risk of the camera being scratched. Speaking of which, as said earlier, this phone sports a 13mp rear-facing camera. Beside it is an LED flash. You would be surprised at the kind of quality of photos it can take under dim light.

       There is an LTE antenna band laid across the bottom of the phone that lowers the chances of the signal being blocked the phone’s metal case. This is very common among phones with a metal body.

Like its predecessors, the Lenovo Sisley has support for dual-Micro SIM cards.

Display

        The Lenovo Sisley sports a 5.0-inch HD Super Amoled display screen (1280 x 720). This screen has a contrast ratio of, at most, 30000:1, which is 30 times higher than that of a regular IPS display screen. Here are some shots of the Sisley’s screen. What do you think?

Even if you set the brightness pretty high, you can still look at it clearly outside during daytime.

The Lenovo Sisley shows the advantage of a Super AMOLED display screen with a wide gamut and high contrast ratio. The colors appear bright and vibrant.

Given its size and resolution, we can calculate that the Lenovo Sisley has a pixel density of 294ppi. Overall, the quality of the screen is impressive.

Vibe 2.0 (Android 4.4.4)

        The Lenovo Sisley runs Lenovo’s new Vibe UI 2.0 which is based on the Android 4.4.4. Compared to previous versions, it has a completely new flat interface. The company has also further personalized the Vibe’s features, taking user experience to a whole new level.

Lock screen interface

         In the lock interface, swipe left to right to change the wallpaper. Swipe upwards to unlock the phone.

Home screen

       All the apps are located in the main page. The flat icons and the use of many colors make the design of this OS look more appealing for younger users.

Notification bar, task manager

Settings menu, cellphone information

Phone call interface

Camera

        The Lenovo Sisley’s camera specs is one of the phone’s most important parts, especially its front-facing camera. It has 8mp and is 1/3.2 inches. The Sisley also sports a 13mp rear-facing camera. Both have LED flash.

The Lenovo Sisley runs Lenovo’s Super Camera 4.1 and has beauty enhancement etc. Users can use voice recognition, finger movements, and other actions to take selfies. They can even take selfie shots by blinking at the camera.

Thanks to the software used for the camera, these pictures turned out quite nicely. We can also see that the front-facing camera has a wider coverage area.

The rear-facing camera has a more practical interface and comes with many features.

The quality of the photos taken outside is pretty good and the saturation is high. The coloring looks good too.

Hardware performance

        The Lenovo Sisley’s hardware is not that powerful but it is enough to satisfy the regular user’s needs. Here are the scores it got in several benchmark tests.

Ludashi cellphone review(22268)

Ludashi HTML5 review (14917)

Antutu (19596)

Linpack (108.592; 201.996)

Quadrant Advanced version (10680)

Vellamo (1377; 612)

Multitouch tester (5)

NenaMark1 (59.8fps)

NenaMark 2.4 (52.7fps)

Battery life 

       The Lenovo Sisley has 2300mAh battery which is not great, but works well with good OS upgrades. Usually, it can last for a day. I suggest that users bring a mobile cellphone battery back with them when they go out.

Conclusion 

Although the Lenovo Sisley S90 does not have powerful hardware, this phone is still worth buying due to its design, camera features, and OS.

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On August, Lenovo, together with China Unicom, launched four 4G phones, one of which is targeted at the entry-level market. It is called the Lenovo A606. Like the A806 and A916, the A606 will also use a LTE processor from MTK. Now, it is on sale in China Unicom official stores.

The best thing about the A606 is its internet settings. It uses the MTK6582 (1.3GHz) and MT6290 processors and supports TD-LTE and FDD-LTE 4G internet. It is also compatible with WCDMA and GSM networks. It only has one SIM card slot.

The Lenovo A606 sports a 5-inch IPS display screen with FWVGA resolution. It has 512Mb RAM and 4Gb ROM and also sports a .3/5mp dual-camera. It is powered by a 2000mAh battery and its OS is the Android 4.42-based VIBE UI.

The Lenovo A606 (contract edition) costs about 799 RMB.

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Recently, Lenovo has introduced many 4G smartphones such as the A320T, A360T, and A380T. Out of the three of them, the Lenovo A380T is the most powerful and was featured in China Mobile’s website for the first time a few days ago. It only costs 699 RMB (113.48 USD).

This phone uses the MTK6582M quad-core chipset (1.3GHz) and is also a China Mobile phone. It supports China Mobile TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM internet and sports a 4.5-inch screen with FWVGA resolution. It also has 512M RAM and 4GB ROM, a 2mp/5mp camera, and a 2250mAh battery. Its OS is the Vibe UI (Android 4.42). Unlike many phones that have the same price, the A380T has an NFC function.

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