Lenovo Vibe P2
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Average of 21 scores (from 34 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo Vibe P2
Source: Mobile Choice Archive.org version
Lenovo is a heritage brand and are known for their dependable range of laptops and Moto range of high-end smartphones. If you are not one for fancy online-only brands and want a smartphone that can last for days then the Lenovo P2 is one for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% mobility: 100%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Lenovo P2 is an astonishing phone for the money, with the best battery life TrustedReviews has ever seen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Lenovo P2 is really being sold on the strength of its battery, and the great news is that it lives up to the company’s hype, offering you days of usage and a power bank in a pinch. Throw in the premium design and build quality, and you have a phone that delivers tremendous value for money. It may not boast flagship performance, but by the time you hit your third day without charging, you’re not likely to care that much.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2017
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
With great power comes great responsibility, said Spiderman's uncle once. Indeed, the expectations of the Lenovo P2 are somewhat higher than usual, but thankfully it delivers great performance across the board, and won't fail you whatever the task. For a mid-ranger, the P2 goes above and beyond its purpose and that speaks volumes about its capabilities. If you can live with the bland design, the Lenovo P2 is an excellent smartphone in pretty much every other aspect.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/23/2017
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The Lenovo P2’s awesomeness thankfully extends well past the ridiculously good battery life. For just £200 (or £23 per month on contract), you get a well-specced handset that’s great for enjoying media on the move, as well as reassuringly rugged. As a result, it's a definite rival to other value phones like the Moto G4.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Fone Arena Archive.org version
The Lenovo P2 is a mid-range killer when it comes to battery performance. As I had mentioned earlier, this smartphone provides the combination good display, performance, and a beastly battery life. If you are a power user, who needs to stay online 24X7, then this is for you. Wish Lenovo had used a faster processor like the Snapdragon 652.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/13/2017
Source: India Today Archive.org version
But then there are also some advantages of going with the Lenovo P2. With P2, you get phenomenal battery life. You also get a better screen, better build quality, and a more attractive phone. At Rs 16,999 it is one of the most well-rounded I have seen, especially since the mighty Moto X Play. If you are eyeing it, go ahead. You won't be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Lenovo P2 is a beast when it comes to battery performance. Power users who like to be online all the time without worrying about their battery level will be quite happy with the P2. This also makes it a good choice for frequent travellers. The P2 does well when it comes to overall performance, with its octa-core processor turning out to be adequate for everyday usage. For a phone that is focused on battery life, the Lenovo P2's cameras also perform well, and its software is easy to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
Successors EARN their right to be called so when they bring in considerable improvements to justify their existence. That is what the P2 is. Lenovo has got most of the important choices right here – the Snapdragon 625 processor, good RAM management, decent amount of UI customizations, AMOLED display, NFC, Notification LED, an awesome fingerprint scanner, reverse charging the battery, design and build quality, slim profile for such a huge battery, optimized software, TheaterMax support and good quality loudspeaker.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Lenovo P2 is a worthy successor to the P1, and refines on almost every feature that made the latter a great buy. It's sturdily built, handles day-to-day tasks efficiently and has a battery that is nothing short of stellar. The only sore point of the Lenovo P2 is its camera experience, which could have been much better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Yes, if battery is your biggest pain point and you are a regular smartphone user with not much expectations when it comes to processing in. At the moment, the P2 appears like a great value for money device that will rise up to all your expectation for this price point. Buy it if you are okay carrying around a slightly heavy phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Source: India Today Archive.org version
But then there are also some advantages of going with the Lenovo P2. With P2, you get phenomenal battery life. You also get a better screen, better build quality, and a more attractive phone. At Rs 16,999 it is one of the most well-rounded I have seen, especially since the mighty Moto X Play. If you are eyeing it, go ahead. You won't be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Welcome to the big battery club. This is the Lenovo P2, which boasts a 5,100mAh battery in a 5.5-inch screen device. And it's really not as chunky a phone as you might expect, which goes to show just how advanced battery tech has become.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/01/2016
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android TV DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 75%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/27/2017
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Area DVD DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2017
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 75% features: 80% display: 84% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 68%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 79% display: 85% mobility: 95% workmanship: 80%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 82% features: 85%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 80% features: 85% display: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2016
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good built quality; long battery life. Negative: No USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2017
Source: Techzine NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 95% workmanship: 65%
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: All About Phones NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: 90 Sekund PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tekno Seyir TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 81%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; quick charge; metal case; excellent AMOLED display; high performance; decent cameras; good speakers. Negative: Sim and microSD are on the same slot; relatively heavy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2016
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; decent autonomy; metal case. Negative: Very large size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2016
Source: Smartphone.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; high autonomy; support dual sim.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/12/2017
Comment
Model: The P2 features a sturdy all-metal body with empty spaces above and below the display. Weighing 177 grams, this phone is slightly heavier than most others in its class, but this is not surprising because of its massive battery. Because of its weight, the P2 is perhaps more suited for two-handed use. Lenovo is also quick to point to the fact that the P2 at 8.3 mm is thinner than the P1, which measured 9.9 mm thick. The right side of the P2 houses the volume rocker and power button, while on the left there is the hybrid SIM tray, which accepts dual Nano-SIMs, and a slider switch that Lenovo calls a "power-saving key", which toggles the Ultimate Power Saver mode. There is a Micro-USB port along with speaker grilles on the bottom, and a 3.5 mm audio jack on top. The P2 has a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, which is protected by 2.5D curved glass. The screen is vibrant with adequate colors and good visibility even under direct sunlight. Text and images appear sharp and the screen size makes the device well suited for media consumption. The physical home button below the display doubles as an integrated fingerprint scanner, which can also be long-pressed to launch Google Now. The P2 is also the first Lenovo phone to ditch its capacitive buttons and replaced them with on-screen navigation keys. For the cameras, the P2 sports a 13 MP primary rear camera with a Sony sensor and dual LED flash, plus a 5 MPsecondary camera on the front. Both cameras are quick when it comes to focusing, and can take decent low-light shots if there are light sources around.
The P2 features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, which is coupled with either 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM. Both versions of the phone have 32 GB of internal storage. The storage capacity can be expanded up to 128 GB via a microSD card. However, the hybrid SIM slot means that users will have to choose between a second SIM and a microSD card. The P2 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Lenovo's Vibe Pure UI, which cuts down a lot of bloatware. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of third-party apps preloaded on the P2, which can be uninstalled if the user wants to do so. Under the hood, the P2 packs a whopping non-removable 5100 mAh battery, which can last over two days on a single charge with moderate use. Fast charging support also makes the P2 a winner. The phone can be charged fully in less than 90 minutes, which is impressive. One of the highlights of the P2 is its Ultimate Power Saver mode, which drastically extends battery life. The mode only allows basic usage such as calls, text messages, and radio, and helps keep the device alive for many more hours. This is particularly useful when travelling. The Vibe P2 ticks all the boxes for a perfect mid range device. Its low asking price is also a plus point.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
625: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2 GHz, an Adreno 506 GPU, a DDR3L-1866 memory controller and a X9 LTE (Cat 7) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.50":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
83.29%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.