Name: Vibe S1
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 30370
Rating: 4.2 (44 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

The level of detail is fantastic
S1 is functional and capable with most other functions as well
sleek

Video recording is not possible in dual-camera mode
were slight heat issues when playing intensive games
we often fumbled with the keys

Primary sensor resolution: 13 Mpx
Screen size: 5 in
Resolution: 1920, 1080 px
Technology: IPS LCD
Pixel density: 441 ppi
Battery capacity: 2420 mAh
Cpu cores: 8-core
Primary resolution: 8 Mpx

Lenovo Vibe S1 - Pros & Cons

The level of detail is fantastic
S1 is functional and capable with most other functions as well
sleek
beautiful and built with quality in mind
The user interface is pretty responsive
an excellent screen
good performance and great cameras
the phone performs well
excellent colour and lighting reproduction
good with calls and holding mobile network reception
The specifications are great for the price
the focus and capture speed are great
The interface is zippy and loaded with features
rich colours
wide viewing angles and excellent brightness
well as the loudspeaker volume is impressive
The viewing angles are also quite good
a classy design and robust build
sound output from the phone is quite
call quality is reasonably good though there are better performers in its range
classy design and robust build
The curved back also offers a reassuring fit in the palm
HDR mode makes a really strong case and the results are exceptional
rear camera is extremely fast to focus and reproduces the images with great accuracy
Smartphones produce awesome images with great color

Video recording is not possible in dual-camera mode
were slight heat issues when playing intensive games
we often fumbled with the keys
There is no app drawer
the dual camera mode is not active in the camera app
lack of a full manual mode is a let-down
the front camera has not evolved with the same speed
The camera interface is not complex and the app is not exactly fast
Sunlight legibility may not be the best
gaming takes a toll on battery life
device outshines rivals with Snapdragon 615 CPU
the second SIM slot is hybrid
Audio through the small single speaker was a bit weak
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
market is cluttered and all OEMs get their phones manufactured
may not be huge on paper delivers almost a day of battery life
maxing out the display more often than usual

Lenovo Vibe S1 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	2420 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	441 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.7 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Lenovo - Video Reviews (9)

Lenovo Vibe S1 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 5.0
CPU clock speed	1.7 GHz
CPU cores	8-core
CPU model	MediaTek MT6752
GPU model	ARM Mali-T760 MP2
RAM memory	3 GB

Primary sensor resolution	13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture	2.2 f
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	32 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	256GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Height	5.64 in
Width	2.79 in
Depth	0.31 in
Weight	4.66 oz

Dual sim support	yes
Sim card size	Nano-SIM
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB

Battery type	Lithium Polymer
Battery capacity	2420.0 mAh
Standby time	240.0 h
Talk time	12.0 h

Screen size	5.0 in
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Technology	IPS LCD
Pixel density	441.0 ppi
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 3.0
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	8.0 Mpx

Colour of product	White
Material	Aluminum

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GPS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	800 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes

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Lenovo Vibe S1 Lenovo - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.0

Based on 4 reviews

Lenovo Vibe S1 Lenovo Vibe S1 #ExpressReview: Crafted with metal and glass for selfie fans

The Indian Express

Published: 07.12.2015

Lenovo Vibe S1 #ExpressReview: Crafted with metal and glass for selfie fans

The star attraction of the Lenovo Vibe S1 is undoubtedly its design. In order to make a really beautiful smartphone, Lenovo has opted for glass and metal in this one.

TechRadar

Published: 23.04.2016

Lenovo Vibe S1 review

4.0

Lenovo's mid-ranger

Lenovo Vibe S1 Cheese! Lenovo's Vibe S1 phone's twin front cameras double down on selfies

CNET

Published: 02.09.2015

Cheese! Lenovo's Vibe S1 phone's twin front cameras double down on selfies

An 8-megapixel front-facing camera is impressive-sounding enough for a smartphone, but Lenovo goes ahead and adds another 2-megapixel sensor just for kicks.

Lenovo Vibe S1 Lenovo Vibe S1 review: First smartphone with dual front cameras

The Economic Times

Lenovo Vibe S1 review: First smartphone with dual front cameras

The first smartphone with dual front cameras, stylish design with curved glass back and metal body, full HD display, excellent camera, expandable storage, superb performance.