Lenovo S5 Pro and K5 Pro launched

Lenovo announced not one, but two new smartphones just recently. The new Lenovo S5 Pro and K5 Pro come with large screens, enticing cameras, and decent hardware.

Let’s start with the Lenovo S5 Pro, the more premium option between the two. This thing comes with a 6.2-inch FHD+ screen, which is almost the same size as with the K5 Pro, but slightly larger as it boasts a notch on top.

Speaking of which, the island on top houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera, another 8-megapixel sensor, and an advanced 3D face scanning technology. Having that annoying notch might be worthwhile as the extra sensor is also used for improved beauty modes and different lighting effects — just like what Apple did on the new iPhones.

On the back, we also have an interesting camera setup. There’s a 12-megapixel primary one with a wide aperture of f/1.8. And unlike other midrange devices, the secondary camera has a 20-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens, instead of a low-resolution sensor that’s only used for the portrait mode.

Lenovo even included two front-facing speakers for an improve stereo listening experience.

Now, on the good stuff. The Lenovo S5 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor, aided by 6GB of memory, and an option between 64GB and 128GB of expandable storage. It boots on their proprietary ZUI interface and comes with a 3,500mAh battery and a fast 15W charger.

Lenovo S5 Pro Specs

• Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI 5.0
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Hybrid
• 6.2-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2246 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~402ppi
• 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor
• 6GB RAM
• Adreno 509
• 64GB/128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB
• 20-megapixel (f/2.2) + 8-megapixel dual front camera
• 12-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) + 20-megapixel (f/2.6, 2x telephoto) dual rear cameras, dual-tone flash
• Fingerprint scanner, 3D Face unlock
• Stereo speakers
• HSPA+, 4G LTE
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
• Bluetooth 5.0
• GPS, A-GPS
• FM Radio
• USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 154.5 x 75.5 x 7.7mm
• Weight: 170g
• Colors: Blue, Gold, Black
• 3,500mAh non-removable battery, 15W fast charger

Up next, we have the Lenovo K5 Pro, the more budget-friendly alternative to the S5 Pro.

Lenovo removes the screen notch on the K5 Pro, in lieu of a cleaner look and a slightly smaller screen. This device stands at 6-inches with still an FHD+ screen panel. The complex sensors on the top were also replaced with a more casual 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel combo.

The same variety is also found on the back, but with a wider aperture of f/2.0 and better low-light handling.

On the upside, it uses the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage. It also has a much bigger battery with a 4,050mAh capacity, and a faster 18W charger with support for Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 3.0.

Lenovo K5 Pro Specs

• Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI 5.0
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby
• 5.99-inches FHD+ IPS display, 2160 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~403ppi
• 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor
• 4GB/6GB RAM
• Adreno 509
• 64GB/128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB
• 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual front camera, PDAF, LED flash
• 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel, f/2.0, PDAF, LED flash
• Fingerprint scanner
• HSPA+, 4G LTE
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
• Bluetooth 4.2
• GPS, A-GPS
• FM Radio
• USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 156 x 75 x 8mm
• Weight: 165g
• Colors: Gold, Black
• 4,050mAh non-removable battery, 18W fast charger

The Lenovo S5 Pro has a price of CNY1,300 (~Php10,100) for the 6GB/64GB model while the SRP for the 6GB/128GB variant will be announced on a later date. It will be available in China starting October 23.

On the other hand, the Lenovo K5 Pro will start at CNY1,000 (~Php7,800) for the 4GB/64GB configuration, CNY1,100 (~Php8,600) for the 6GB/64GB, and CNY1,300 (~Php10,100) for the 6GB/128GB model. It will hit the shelves in China come October 25.