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Lenovo Vibe S1#5221

Released: 2015

Lenovo Vibe S1

Overall Score

28.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5221)28.7
Performance(#4258)60.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5672)21.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5026)44.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Lenovo Vibe S1

Short Review

  • The Lenovo Vibe S1 features a sleek design with dimensions of 143.3 x 70.8 x 7.8 mm and a lightweight build at 132g, available in Pearl White and Midnight Blue.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6752 chipset, an octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and PDAF, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2420mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it includes a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Lenovo Vibe S1 combines a solid design with decent performance and camera capabilities for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T760MP2
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2420 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2420 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions143.3 x 70.8 x 7.8 mm (5.64 x 2.79 x 0.31 in)
Weight132 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Blue
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity