Khoo Hung Chuan (centre right), General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia and Singapore and Designer Orson Li Yu (centre left) showcasing the new Phab 2 phablet series and Yoga Book together with the models
Today, Lenovo Malaysia has officially launched their latest series of Phab 2 phablets which include the world's first phablet that supports Google's Tango technology. As well as the world's thinnest and lightest 2-in-1 multimode – the Lenovo Yoga Book. But first, the Phab 2 phablets.
The Phab 2 series will come bundled with a protective clear case and will be available at selected Lenovo exclusive stores, multi brand stores from mid-December onwards. The price tag for the 3 phablets are RM1899 (Phab 2 Pro), RM1299 (Phab 2 Plus) and RM899 (Phab 2), all price tags are inclusive of GST.
Below is the official specifications:
Phab 2 Pro
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, optimized for Tango
- 4 GB RAM
- 64 GB internal storage (expandable memory available up to 128GB via microSD card)
- 6.4-inch QHD screen (1440 x 2560 pixels, 2K Assertive Display)
- Measures 88.57 179.83 x 6.96 – 10.7 mm
- 16 MP rear camera (PDFA Fast Focus, Depth Sensor for Tango, Motion Tracking Snesor for Tango) / 8 MP front camera (F/2.2., 1.4 um big pixel)
- Features fingerprint scanner (rear side), supports TANGO Augmented reality gaming & Augmented reality utilities. Dual SIM slot (nano SIM + nano SIM / microSD card)
- Supports WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 4050 mAh battery
6.4-inch display!
The sensors above the 16MP rear camera are used for augmented reality purpose
The bottom, headphone jack is at the top (and same goes to the other Phab 2 phablets)
Volume rockers and power button, SIM slot located at the other side
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AR mode
As the first phablet powered by Google's Tango Technology, the set of sensors and software that detects and mas its surroundings to enable augmented reality experiences.
Able to detect physical motion and space, it allows for motion tacking, depth perception and area learning. With this, users can download various Tango apps to measure their furniture and envision an added sofa (for example) in their living room, or watching some virtual dinosaurs roaming around the streets.
Phab 2 Pro also comes with Dolby Atmos Capture 5.1, three microphones, and noise reduction.
Phab 2 Plus
- MediaTEk (MTK 8783) Octa-core processor
- 3GB RAM
- 32 GB internal storage (expandable memory available up to 128GB via microSD card)
- 6.4-inch Full HD IPS screen (1920 x 1080 pixels, 2.5D Curved Glass)
- Measures 88.3 x 173.89 x 5.5 – 9.6 mm, weighs 218g
- Dual 13MP rear camera (Mibeaut ISP, F/2.0, 1.34 big pixel, laser focus with PDFA light supplement) / 8MP front camera (fixed-focus, f/2.2., 1.4 um big pixel)
- Features fingerprint scanner (rear side), Dolby Atmos Audio Capture 5.1, Triple tray microphone with active noise-cancellation, dual SIM slot (micro SIM + nano SIM / microSD card)
- Supports WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 4050 mAh battery
Front view
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Dual rear 13MP cameras
Closer look
With the professional-grade Fujitsu Milbeaut ISP on board, the Phab 2 Plus is designed for phoneography purposes to capture amazing pictures with crisp low light shots, high contrast, even able to incorporate manual mode for the professionals.
Phab 2
- MediaTEk (MTK 8735) Octa-core processor
- 3GB RAM
- 32 GB internal storage (expandable memory available up to 128GB via microSD card)
- 6.4-inch IPS screen (1280 x 720 pixels)
- Measures 89.5 x 175 x 5.5 – 9.6 mm, weighs 225g
- 13MP rear camera (PDFA fast focus) / 5MP front camera (85-degrees wide angle)
- Features dual SIM slot (micro SIM + micro SIM / microSD card)
- Supports WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 4050 mAh battery
The normal Phab 2
No fingerprint sensor on this one
The youngest of the Phab 2 series, this is the most affordable AR smartphone, as it allows you to create more unique photos and videos by superimposing effects such as a virtual backgrounds or cartoons onto your pictures. Also, like the Phab 2 Pro; it can also play AR games.
As for the Yoga Book, visit here for more information.
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