Lenovo Vibe K5

Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo has introduced the successor to the A6000 in the form of Vibe K5. Available in silver, grey, and gold colours, the Lenovo Vibe K5 packs decent hardware at an attractive price point.  

Based on the proprietary Vibe UI wrapped under the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, the device offer features like pocket mode, smart dialer, wide touch, micro screen, etc. Crafted from aviation grade aluminium alloy, the Vibe K5 is light and slim. The smartphone is 7.9 mm thick and weighs 142 grams. 

Using the 13-megapixel primary camera, the Vibe K5 can be used for capturing quality images and recording high definition videos in both bright and dark conditions, all thanks to the presence of a LED flash. For shooting selfies and video calling, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera on board too. Powered by a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 SoC, you can expect seamless performance. Also, to help you in lag-free multitasking and navigating among various apps simultaneously there is 2GB of RAM. 

The Lenovo Vibe K5 flaunts a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display that comes with decent viewing angles. Unfortunately, one has to suffer from legibility issues once you stroll out in the sun. Fuelled by a Li-Ion 2,750 mAh battery, one can rest assure that it will last throughout the day with a single charge. 

A host of connectivity options come along with the Vibe K5. Options include 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and a microUSB 2.0 port. The device also has dual-SIM support allowing users to use two networks simultaneously. In terms of storage, the smartphone ships with 16GB of internal storage space which can further be expanded via a microSD card up to 32GB. 

The Vibe K5 supports Lenovo's TheatreMax Technology, which can be used with ANTVR headset for a unique virtual reality experience. Also, the Dolby Atmos support, offers an enhanced music experience.