In support of a new era of mobility, Lenovo has unveiled a number of new devices at MWC, ranging from the premium yet affordable Moto G5 and G5 plus smartphones, to the feature-packed 2-in-1 Yoga 520 and 720.
Moto G5 and G5 Plus
The new Moto G5 and G5 Plus offer premium features without breaking the bank. Both devices feature the signature precision crafted metal design by Moto, along with octa-core processors that deliver powerful performance.
Long lasting batteries on these smartphones ensure that you get more things done, without having to recharge every so often. Your personal information and content are secured, thanks to fingerprint sensors, while powerful cameras allow you to capture those essential moments with fast focus.
Moto G5 Specs:
- 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core Processor
- 2GB/3GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of Internal Storage Expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD Card
- 5-inch Full HD IPS LCD Display
- 13MP Rear Camera, f/2.0, PDAF
- 5MP Front Camera, f/2.2
- LTE, Single/Dual SIM
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 2800mAh Removable Battery
- Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Sapphire Blue
- Sensors:
- Fingerprint
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity
- Compass
Moto G5 Plus Specs:
- 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Quad-Core Processor
- 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB/64GB of Internal Storage Expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD Card
- 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD Display
- 12MP Rear Camera, f/1.7, AF
- 5MP Front Camera, f/2.2
- LTE, Dual SIM
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 3000mAh Removable Battery
- Lunar Gray, Fine Gold
- Sensors:
- Fingerprint
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity
- Compass
Lenovo Tab 4 Series
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The new Tab 4 series focuses on multimedia experience, beautiful design, and bringing out exceptional performance for every member of the family.
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 and Tab 4 10 are equipped with dual speakers and Dolby Atmos for an immersive and lifelike audio-visual experience. The Tab 4 8 Plus and 4 10 Plus sport a dual-glass design combined with stunning Full HD displays, powerful CPU’s, and up to a whopping 12 hours of uptime.
Optional packs can now transform the Lenovo Tab 4 series into a tablet specialized for kids, or into a device which can help you deliver more productivity. The Kid’s pack includes a shock-resistant bumper, a blue light filter to reduce eye strain, and scratch-resistant 3M stickers.
Adding to an optimized experience is a Lenovo Kid’s account, which features a browser with whitelisted sites and additional tools for parents (ex: scheduling). The tablets can also transform into an Android workhorse, thanks to the productivity pack with a Bluetooth keyboard, and an interface with nifty features such as a taskbar for switching between apps, multi-window support, keyboard shortcuts, and optimized keyboard and mouse operations.
Lenovo Tab 4 8 Specs:
- 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-Core Processor
- 2GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of Internal Storage Expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD Card
- 8.0-inch IPS LCD HD Display
- 5MP Rear Camera, AF
- 2MP Front Camera
- LTE
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 4850mAh Battery
- Black, White
- Dolby Atmos
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer
- Proximity (LTE Model Only)
Lenovo Tab 4 10 Specs:
- 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-Core Processor
- 2GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of Internal Storage Expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD Card
- 10.1-inch IPS LCD HD Display
- 5MP Rear Camera, AF
- 2MP Front Camera
- LTE
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 7000mAh Battery
- Dolby Atmos
- Black, White
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer
Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus Specs:
- 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core Processor
- 3GB/4GB of RAM, 16GB/64GB of Internal Storage Expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD Card
- 8.0-inch IPS LCD Full HD Display
- 8MP Rear Camera, AF
- 5MP Front Camera
- LTE
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 4850mAh Battery
- Aurora Black, Sparkling White
- Dolby Atmos
- Sensors:
- Fingerprint
- Accelerometer
- Proximity
- Compass
Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus Specs:
- 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core Processor
- 3GB/4GB of RAM, 16GB/64GB of Internal Storage Expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD Card
- 10.1-inch IPS LCD Full HD Display
- 8MP Rear Camera, AF
- 5MP Front Camera
- LTE
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 7000mAh Battery
- Aurora Black, Sparkling White
- Dolby Atmos
- Sensors:
- Fingerprint
- Accelerometer
- Proximity
- Compass
Miix 320 Detachable with LTE
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Also present in Lenovo’s portfolio is the new Miix 320 detachable. This 2-in-1 device runs on Windows 10 and features a 10.1-inch Full HD display for all the workspace you’ll need. Detach it from the keyboard, and it becomes a tablet for showing your content to your clients, etc.
Longevity isn’t a problem either as the Miix 320 can yield up to 10 hours of uptime on a single charge, making it possible for you to watch an entire season of Game of Thrones on the go. The optional LTE feature also allows it to connect to high speed mobile networks when you’re out and about.
IdeaPad Miix 320 Specs:
- Intel Atom X5 Processor
- Up to 10.1″ Full HD Display, Touchscreen
- Windows 10 Pro
- Up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM
- 5MP Rear Camera, AF
- 2MP Front Camera
- Up to 128B eMMC
- Dolby Advanced Audio
- Up to 10 Hours of Video Playback
- LTE (Optional)
- Ports:
- USB Type-C
- 2 x USB 2.0
- Micro HDMI
- MicroSD
- SIM Slot (Nano)
- Audio Combo
Yoga Convertibles
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Between a laptop and a tablet, the new Yoga convertibles bring forth the full power and productivity that a PC can give in a lighter and thinner form factor. Meet the Yoga 720 and 520.
The new Yoga devices will be available in 13, 14, and 15-inch models with the 15-inch Yoga 720 being the most powerful of the lot. It sports up to a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, along with NVIDIA’s GTX 1050 GPU, Thunderbolt 3, and a modest 9 hours of uptime. The Yoga 720 also has a thinner 13-inch variant (14.3mm).
Yoga 720 15″ Specs:
- Up to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Windows 10 Home
- 15.6-inch 4K UHD/FHD Display
- NVIDIA GTX 1050M
- 720p Camera
- Up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM
- Up to 1TB PCIe SSD
- FHD – Up to 9 Hours of Uptime
- UHD – Up to 8 Hours of Uptime
- 2 JBL Speakers
- Dolby Audio Premium
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Ports:
- USB Type-C with Thunderbolt
- USB 3.1
- 2 x USB 3.0
- Audio Jack
Yoga 720 13″ Specs:
- Up to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Windows 10 Home
- 13.3-inch UHD/FHD Display
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- 720p Camera
- Up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM
- Up to 1TB PCIe SSD
- FHD – Up to 8 Hours of Uptime
- UHD – UP to 7 Hours of Uptime
- 2 JBL Speakers
- Dolby Audio Premium
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Platinum Silver, Iron Grey, Copper
- Ports:
- 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt
- Display Port
- PD Port
- USB 3.1
- USB 3.0
- Audio Jack
Lenovo Yoga 520 14″ Specs:
- Up to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Windows 10 Home
- 14″ HD/FHD Display
- Up to NVIDIA GeForce 940MX GPU
- 720p Camera
- Up to 16GB of DDR4 Memory
- Up to 512GB PCIe SSD/Up to 1TB SATA HDD or Both
- Harman Speakers with Dolby Home Theater
- FHD – Up to 10 Hours of Uptime
- Backlit Keyboard
- Lenovo Active Pen
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Onyx Black
- Mineral Grey
- Ports:
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 2 x USB 3.0
- 4-in-1 Card Reader
- HDMI Port
- RJ45
- Audio Jack
Pricing and Availability
The Moto G5 and G5 Plus will be available this March in various regions including Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. G5’s 2GB RAM/16 GB storage variant will be priced at 199 Euros. The 2GB RAM/32GB variant of the G5 Plus on the other hand, will set you back $299, and 279 Euros for the 3GB/32GB variant.
The Tab 4 8 and Tab 4 10 will carry a starting price tag of 169 and 179 Euros, while the Plus variants will retail at 259 Euros for the Tab 4 8, and the 299 Euros for the Tab 4 10.
The Miix 320 will be priced at 269 Euros for the no-keyboard, Wi-Fi only variant, and 399 Euros for the LTE variant which comes with a keyboard. Both devices will be available this May. The Miix 320 with active pen support and Office 365 will be available in selected markets come July.
Both the 13-inch and 15-inch variants of the Yoga 720 will be available this April with a starting price of 999 and 1099 Euros respectively. The 14-inch Yoga 520 on the other hand, will be available this July for a starting price of 599 Euros.
Sources: gsmarena (1,2,3), androidcentral
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
