Lenovo Vibe X
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Founded | November 1, 1984 in Beijing, China |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
| Products | Smartphones, computers, tablets |
The Lenovo Vibe X is an Android smartphone that features a 5-inch display, first presented at IFA 2013 held in Berlin.
Launch
Introduced during IFA 2013 in Berlin, Lenovo scheduled the Vibe X's launch for October 2013 in China, with plans to enter additional markets by December of the same year, excluding Europe. The company intended for this model to expand its smartphone presence beyond the Chinese market.
Design and performance
The Vibe X boasts a 5-inch full HD screen with a resolution delivering 440 pixels per inch, safeguarded by Corning's scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3. Its chassis is made from polycarbonate, measuring just 0.27 inches in thickness and featuring a laser-etched texture, while the device weighs approximately 4.1 ounces.
Powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589T processor, the phone includes 2 GB of RAM and offers 16 GB of built-in storage. Photography capabilities include a 13-megapixel rear shooter and a front-facing 5-megapixel camera with an 84-degree viewing angle. Battery performance supports up to six hours of video playback and eight hours of internet browsing. The device runs on Android 4.2 and comes pre-installed with a customized Facebook application.
Reviews
In The Times of India, reviewer Javed Amwer commended the Vibe X for its design, calling it "exceptionally thin and remarkably lightweight" for a device with a five-inch screen. He mentioned that the faux chrome trim around the frame enhances its aesthetic appeal, although its long-term durability remained uncertain. The tactile feel and placement of the volume control and power buttons were also praised. Overall, he summarized that the Vibe X delivers an excellent display, robust design quality, and dependable performance.