Lenovo unveils the Vibe Z2 with a 64-bit octa-core processor

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Published 4 Sep 2014

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Joining HTC on the 64-bit bandwagon is Lenovo, which unveiled the Vibe Z2 at IFA in Berlin, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615 processor. Looks wise, the Vibe Z2 looks similar to its predecessor with a metallic back and an all black front. 

Besides its processor and premium build quality, the Vibe Z2 does not really have much up its sleeve, and is a budget phablet aimed to please the masses.

The full specs of the phablet are as follows:

  • 5.5-inch 720p IPS LCD display
  • Octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.4GHz
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB internal storage
  • 13MP Sony Exmor R camera sensor with OIS
  • LED flash
  • 8MP front-facing camera with an anti-distortion lens
  • LTE connectivity
  • Dual-SIM
  • Android 4.4 KitKat with Vibe UI
  • 3000mAh battery

The Vibe Z2 will be available in three colors — white, titanium gray and gold. The phablet will first go on sale in China in September followed by other Asian and European markets, and will retail for $429.