Lenovo launches Vibe Z, its first 4G phablet

Chinese handset maker Lenovo has globally launched its new phablet, Vibe Z, at a price point of $549. The device was earlier launched in the Chinese market.
The Lenovo Vibe Z will be available starting February in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the Philippines. 

Equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD (1080x1920pixels, 400ppi) IPS display, the phablet is Lenovo's first 4G-capable device. It is powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. 
Lenovo is highlighting the sleek form factor of the handset; the Vibe Z is 7.9mm thick and weighs 147gram. The phone sports a 13MP rear camera with f1.8 aperture lens for low light situations and a 5MP front camera equipped with an 84-degree lens for wide-angle shots. 

The Vibe Z comes with 16GB internal storage expandable via a microSD card. It runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and has a 3,000 mAh battery with talk time of up to 33 hours and standby time of up to 27 days. 

The phablet also offers Lenovo-specific software supporting motion and gestures allowing users to swipe down on the screen to access notifications, slide up to display settings and double tap for custom commands.