Lenovo Z5 Pro slider phone price, specs and availability or release on Revu Philippines

Lenovo Z5 Pro is the cheapest full-screen phone we’ve seen yet

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Can’t spring enough cash for the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 or Honor Magic 2 slider phones? You might be interested to learn that Lenovo today launched the Z5 Pro, which is not only cheaper, but has a higher screen-to-body ratio than its full-screen competition.

In fact, it’s been claimed that the phone’s OLED display covers roughly 95 percent of the front panel — the highest so far in the industry. For comparison, the OPPO Find X boasts a ratio just below 94 percent. A higher number indicates there’s more screen real estate and thinner bezels all around.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro’s OLED screen covers roughly 95 percent of the front panel — the highest so far in the industry. For comparison, the OPPO Find X boasts a ratio just below 94 percent.

Pricing for the Lenovo Z5 Pro in China has been set at ¥1,998 (P15,337 or $288) for 6GB RAM and 64GB of native storage. Bumping up the storage to 128GB brings the price to ¥2,298 (P17,639 or $331). Its availability is set for November 11. That said, good luck getting it on launch day at its actual retail price; it’s ridiculously cheap for what it offers.

The sliding screen measures 6.39 inches and pushes 2,340 x 1,080 pixels at an extra-tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. More importantly, it’s got fingerprint scanning built directly into the panel for convenient unlocking when resting the phone face up on a table or any flat surface.

Lenovo Z5 Pro slider phone price, specs and availability or release on Revu Philippines

Lenovo Z5 Pro

Pushing the Lenovo Z5 Pro’s screen down reveals two selfie cameras with 16- and 8-megapixel sensors, as well as an infrared sensor for accurate facial recognition. The back-facing cameras are 16 and 24 megapixels with an f/1.8 aperture for clearer pictures in dark settings.

There’s no Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 under the hood — which isn’t surprising given its accessible price point. But it’s powered by Snapdragon 710, the same chipset inside the likes of the OPPO R17 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 8 SE.

Having said that, the Lenovo Z5 Pro should still chew through most apps you throw at it, with the exception of a few demanding games. The 3,350mAh battery leaves a bit to be desired but supports quick charging over a USB-C connection.

  • 6.39-inch AMOLED display, 2,340 x 1,080, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 95.06 percent screen-to-body ratio
  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB expandable storage
  • Dual 16- and 24-megapixel rear cameras with LED flash
  • Dual 16- and 8-megapixel front cameras
  • Fingerprint reader (in-screen)
  • 3,350mAh battery with fast charging
  • Android 8.1 Oreo

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Reviews editor: Ramon "Monch" Lopez has 16 years of professional experience creating and editing content for print and digital publications such as Yahoo. He headed the gadgets-merchandising division of one of the Philippines’ largest retail operators somewhere in between.