0Lenovo
S820
Announced
28 May 2013
Weight
143 grams
Features
The S820 was a lightweight mid-range smartphone launched as part of Lenovo's broader strategy to establish a strong foothold in the global smartphone market, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. It launched in China, targeting female users, though the event, according to an Engadget report at the time, featured bikini-clad models holding the new product (!).
It came in three distinct, vibrant colours: Flamingo Red (the device in the Mobile Phone Museum collection), Charcoal Black, and Pearl White. It was praised for its premium feel despite its plastic construction.
The phone's photography capabilities were a strong selling point, featuring a 12-megapixel rear camera.
It is a good example of the highly competitive mid-range Android market in the early 2010s, where manufacturers had to balance price, design, and multimedia capabilities.