Lenovo Vibe Shot

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Great camera with both Auto and Pro modes, as well as OIS, 3GB of RAM, Modern design and durable glass and aluminum finish, Good battery life, Dual SIM
Classy design, Impressive cameras Good battery life
Excellent build quality, Good battery life, Perfect display, Cool software features and improved Vibe UI, Good overal performance, Tons of camera options and features

Cons:

Display too reflective, Big for a 5inch phone, Large display bezel, Physical camera rocker tiny
Slippery back panel Slightly sluggish UI A tad overpriced

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Last revision on March 5, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Great camera with both Auto and Pro modes, as well as OIS, 3GB of RAM, Modern design and durable glass and aluminum finish, Good battery life, Dual SIM
Classy design, Impressive cameras Good battery life
Excellent build quality, Good battery life, Perfect display, Cool software features and improved Vibe UI, Good overal performance, Tons of camera options and features

Reviewers Didn't Like

Display too reflective, Big for a 5inch phone, Large display bezel, Physical camera rocker tiny
Slippery back panel Slightly sluggish UI A tad overpriced
Average camera performance

Expert reviews and ratings

Manufacturers have noticed increased interest in smartphone camera quality , and it's evident by camera advancements. With its latest Vibe Shot , Lenovo has taken it a step further. With an impressive 16-megapixel BSI (Back-Side Illuminated) sensor,...

By Brighthand on December 16, 2015

The Lenovo Vibe Shot isn't the most affordable device in its category, and neither does it have the best performance or battery life. In fact, it's up against some serious contenders including the loaded OnePlus 2 (review), Honor 7 (first impressions)...

By 91mobiles.com on November 05, 2015

"Could the Lenovo Vibe Shot be the camera phone you've been waiting for? Check out the image samples to find...

By 91mobiles.com on November 02, 2015

We are expecting the phone to arrive at an appealing price – around €300 or a bit more. For that price you've got everything you'd wish for a flagship, besides the fact that Lenovo isn't advertising the handset as top tier. You've got a good camera and...

By laptopmedia.com on May 19, 2015

I'm impressed with the Lenovo Vibe shot, its specs read more like a dedicated digital compact camera than a phone. But its phone capabilities are top-notch as well. The Vibe Shot is a sophisticated looking smartphone with a good camera to match....

By Trusted Reviews on March 05, 2015

Phone camera or camera phone? Increasingly more people turn to their phones to take snaps rather than owning a dedicated camera system and Lenovo has its own push to try and win over camera-centric customers: the Vibe Shot. Despite the terrible name...

By Pocket-lint on March 02, 2015

Our standard battery test for mobile phones includes the following parameters:The Vibe Shot lasted the longest with nearly 8 hours of uptime. It's about an hour longer than the similarly spec'ed Mi 4i although the latter has a slightly larger battery...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on December 29, 2015

The Lenovo Vibe Shot is a beautifully crafted smartphone for shutterbugs. The build and finish are great, and you get a vivid display, good battery life and a full-featured camera system. The software, while fluid for the most part, does have a number...

By Gadgets360 on December 15, 2015

If camera is of prime importance to you, then you can consider picking up the Lenovo Vibe Shot. But, if a better overall performing smartphone is what you are looking for, then there are better options available in the market.Lenovo vibe shot -...

By Digit on November 05, 2015

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