It’s the first smartphone/phablet with built-in Google “Tango” 3D mapping technology. Looks interesting…
Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro has a mouthful of a name and a somewhat bland design. But what might seem like a forgettable phone really isn’t: This massive 6.4-inch handset is the first available phone with Google’s “Tango” 3D mapping technology. But while Tango feels magical when it works, bugs and hiccups periodically dampen the experience. Indeed, as is the case with many first-generation technologies, you’re better off waiting for refinements — that is, unless you’re the sort of early adopter who needs to be on the bleeding edge. (And if you are, the $499 asking price is reasonable considering how much flagship phones typically cost.)
Pros
- First widely available Tango phone
- Reasonably priced for bleeding-edge tech
- Excellent battery life if you don’t use Tango
- Reassuring build quality
- Fingerprint sensor works well
Cons
- Tango is still a work in progress
- Huge size could be a deal-breaker
- Cameras are pretty lousy
- Lenovo’s software is rough around the edges
Source: Engadget
