Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus: One More Joins the League

• Posted By Amritesh
• On October 23rd, 2016
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Zuk Z2 Plus was recently launched by Lenovo in India. The phone comes with powerful hardware configuration and sports a competitive price tag of Rs 17,999/- for the base variant and Rs 19,999/- for the premium variant. The phone is likely to compete with the Xiaomi Mi 5,One Plus 3 and Asus Zenfone 3 which come with similar specs but are relatively expensive when compared with Zuk Z2 Plus. The Chinese manufacturers have launched quite a number of phones in the mid range segment, providing Customers ample of options to chose from which may become confusing for some when it comes to choosing the right phone.

 

Let’s find out more about the device:

 

Build and Display: The phone does looks a bit hefty due to the fact that it sports a 3500 mah battery but fibre glass back does keep the weight manageable at 150 gms. The phone sports 5 inch display which does make it a favourite among buyers looking for a compact device. Single hand use is possible on this device and rectangular design does not look bad at all. The fingerprint scanner is placed below the screen and is equipped to perform multiple functions. The build and design is decent for the pricing. However, the back being fibre glass may be vulnerable should it fall from steep heights.

The device has a full HD display, Lenovo has put a very good screen on this device with viewing angles being decent. The color reproduction is true and images appear crisp. However, the Display does not have the Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

 

Battery Life: The phone has a massive 3500 mah battery which can easily last you a day even with very heavy use. The device does support Qualcomm quick charging, so Lenovo has not compromised on this aspect. However, the adapter provided with this phone does not support fast charging. 

Hardware Specifications: The best part about Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus is that it is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset which makes this device very powerful. It is one of the very few devices priced below Rs 20k to sport flagship chipset.

We have two variant of this device available, one comes with 3GB Ram and 32 GB storage while the other variant comes with 4GB Ram and 64 GB storage. For normal users the former will suffice while for heavy gamers the latter variant is recommended. The hardware packed on this device is something we find on flagship devices and hence the performance on this device is top notch.

Adreno 530 is a powerful GPU which will give a smooth gaming experience even with graphic intensive games.

The phone does tend to heat up a little but I feel Lenovo should be able to handle the same with a software update.

 

Software and Features: The phone runs on the Lenovo customized skin which is very close to the stock Android with some bloatwares. It runs on the latest Android 6.0 and is expected to receive the Android N update as well.

The phone has the fingerprint scanner placed just below the display and it is a customisable button which may be used to simplify navigation.

It has a single color LED notification light which I feel is done to cut down the cost.

The device does not have any memory management issue and seems to be well optimized.

 

Camera: The one area where the Zuk Z2 disappoints is the camera. The rear and front camera is decent but not the very best in this price segment. The outdoor shots come out to be decent but indoor and shots under artificial lights come out to be pretty ordinary.

The Video Quality is also very mediocre on this device in my opinion.

The front camera too is just about average.

Service Support: Lenovo is providing after sales support through 3^rd party vendors which is pretty ordinary and requires improvement in my opinion. But over the years Lenovo has improved the quality of devices it manufactures and individuals do get 10 day replacement option when purchased online in case of any defects.

 

Overall Verdict: The device is pretty impressive for the price and offers good value for money. It is the only device priced below Rs 20,000/- which uses the Snapdragon 820 chipset. Although, Xiaomi Mi5 and Le Max 2 is also sold on some portals for less than 20k which again in my opinion is an incredible device at that price point.

Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus is recommended for individuals who are looking for powerful device with good battery life in the mid range price segment. The Camera is pretty average on this phone and some may not like the design of the phone. But overall, it is a value for money performance device.

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Key Specifications are given below:-

Processor	Quad Core Kyro Processor clocked @ 2.15 ghz, Snapdragon 820 chipset
Storage	32/64 GB (No SD Card Support)
Operating System	Android Marshmallow 6.0
Rear Camera	13 mp/4K Video Recording
Front Camera	8mp /HD Video Recording
Ram	3/4 GB
GPU	Adreno 530
Battery	3500 Mah
Display	5 inch
Type Sim	Dual Sim (Nano)/GSM 4G Support
Resolution	1080*1920(441ppi)
Touchscreen Type	Capacitive
Dimension(mm)/Weight(gms)	141.6 x 68.9x 8.5 mm/150