Lenovo S860, S850 and S660 Smartphones Announced

Lenovo has just announced at the 2014 Mobile World Congress its next generation of smartphones in its popular S-series. The new S860, S850 and S660 smartphones combine sleek design elements with quad-core performance and new features such as longer battery life for an overall impressive mobile experience.

The high performing S860 gives mobile professionals all-day productivity, while the S850 offers the fashion set an incredibly slim yet feature-packed mobile device. The stylish S660 all-rounder, primed for media addicts seeking a blend of fashion and function, completes the trio.

The new S-series smartphones meet the demands of today’s mobile users coming equipped with quad-core MTK processors and running Android 4.2. The smartphones boast powerful new features, including longer battery life (S860 and S660), sharp image capture functions (S850) and Lenovo’s range of DOit apps. The devices come with dual SIM capability as well as wide-angle front cameras and flash-equipped rear cameras to snap and share amazing photos.

Lenovo S860 for All-Day, Uninterrupted Usage

Encased in a brushed metal exterior with a large 5.3-inch HD screen, the S860 meets busy professionals’ needs. It features standby time of up to 40 days and talk time of up to 24 hours on 3G connections, quad-core computing and 2GB of RAM for responsive multitasking among applications. The S860’s high-capacity battery even allows users to charge their other devices on-the goby using the included micro USB cable.

Lenovo S860 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
5.3-inch HD (1280x720) IPS display, 277ppi
PowerVR SGX544 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
2GB of RAM
16GB of internal storage
8MP autofocus camera with LED flash
1.5MP fixed-focus front-facing camera
FM radio with 3.5mm audio jack
Bluetooth 3.0 HS / microUSB 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Wi-Fi Hotspot
HSPA+ 21Mbps (DL) / 5.76Mbps (UL)
Li-Pol 4,000mAh battery (non-removable)
149.5 x 77 x 10.3mm (dimension)
190g (weight)

Lenovo S850 for Trendsetting All-Glass Design

Fashion-conscious users will favor the S850 for its remarkably thin and lightweight all-glass exterior, available in pink or white. The sleek design encases a true mobile machine with a MTK quad core processor, 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras for snapping and sharing high quality photos and a large 5-inch screen for watching content in high definition.

Lenovo S850 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
5-inch HD (1280x720) wide-view display, 294ppi
PowerVR SGX544 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
1GB of RAM
16GB of internal storage
13MP autofocus camera with LED flash
5MP fixed-focus front-facing camera
FM radio with 3.5mm audio jack
Bluetooth 3.0 HS / microUSB 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Wi-Fi Hotspot
HSPA+ 21Mbps (DL) / 5.76Mbps (UL)
Li-Pol 2,000mAh battery (non-removable)
141 x 71 x 8.2mm (dimension)
140g (weight)

Lenovo S660 for All-Round High Performance

The compact 4.7-inch device Lenovo S660 smartphone offers three key features for value seekers: a striking brushed metal design, long battery life for all-day usage and a wallet-friendly price. A great multipurpose smartphone, it has expandable storage – up to 32GB with microSD cards –  and a comfortable rear cover, making the S660 comfortable to hold and fingerprint and scratch resistant.

Lenovo S660 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor
4.7-inch qHD (960x540) IPS display, 234ppi
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Mali-400MP2 GPU
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
8MP autofocus camera with LED flash
VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera
Bluetooth 4.0 / microUSB 2.0
FM radio with 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Wi-Fi Hotspot
HSPA 21Mbps (DL) / 5.76Mbps (UL)
Li-Pol 3,000mAh battery (replaceable)
137 x 68.8 x 9.95mm (dimension)
151g (weight)

Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo S860, S850 and S660 start at $349, $269 and $229, respectively, and will be available in select markets starting from June 2014.

Source: Lenovo