Chinese multinational computer technology company, Lenovo
, has introduced three new smartphones in the Nigerian market.
The smartphones are the P70, S90 and S60.
Speaking at the launch event, the Executive Director of Mobile Business Group at Lenovo, Middle East and Africa (MEA), Shashank Sharma, described Nigeria as a vital focus for the organisation.
According to him, “Nigeria is one of the fastest growing smartphone markets globally. With about 30 per cent smartphone penetration, the country represents huge growth potential for Lenovo.”
He also added: “In the past one year, Lenovo has made strong progress with its Nigerian consumers. We consider the region as a principal destination for investment, even as we continue to record robust growth in sales. Sustaining a solid in-country presence is very important to us from both social and economic standpoints. We will continue to expand our business and invest heavily in this market.”
Lenovo P70
The P70 is the latest from the P-Series with powerful processors and batteries that last for a long time. The Lenovo P70 will keep going as long as you do – thanks to its huge 4000 mAh battery. Plus, at only 8.9 mm thin and 149 g with its 5″ HD IPS Display, it will be the one device that will ccertainly be with you all the time. The P70 delivers a superb multimedia experience with a MediaTek True8Core™ processor. Combining amazing performance with outstanding energy efficiency, the cutting-edge eight-core technology is supported by up to 2GB of RAM for seamless responsiveness. The P70 also lets you snap brilliant 13MP photos and 5MP selfies with a new simplified interface. It is powered by Android’s 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The S90 and S60 represent the series of phones that promise complete video, music and gaming experience—plus long battery life and high-res displays.
Lenovo S90
The S90 takes your selfie to a new level featuring dual cameras & best-in-class light sensors, beautification features and 5″ Super AMOLED HD display. Also powered by Android’s 4.4 KitKat operating system, the S90 boasts of a 1.2GHz 64-bit quad core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, enabling you to play music & video, run apps & games, and more – without skipping a beat. The cameras lets you snap brilliant 13MP photos and picture-perfect 8MP selfies.
Lenovo S60
The 5″ HD display, light, lenovo S60 is ergonomically styled for fun and it comes equipped with two cameras, social & sharing apps, and fast, responsive power. At just 7.7mm thin and 128g in weight, it also boasts of a 1.2Ghz 64-bit quad core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor making it smooth and responsive. The S60 lets you take brilliant 13MP photos and 5MP selfies with a new simplified interface.
All the phones are dual-SIM and they come loaded with a range of Lenovo’s DOit series of apps.
As at the time of this report, retail prices of these smartphones have not been announced.
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