Lenovo M10 FHD REL Tablet Review

At work with Lenovo, colleagues, and at school, children are buried in Lenovo. At the bus stop, at the grocery store, and it is quite possible that Lenovo is already in your home. This was the picture of Russian realities no more than 5 years ago. It was a real explosion in Chinese gadgets sales! However, how are things at the moment? The noise practically subsided, the power of unexpected changes in the field of wireless telecommunications passed to Xiaomi and Oppo, and a serious question in itself begs: where did the general favorite of the average price and luxury quality go?

Let's talk about Lenovo's star fever and find out if the developers have lost their flair for productive technology using the example of the brand new Lenovo M10 FHD REL tablet right now!

How are you, Lenovo?

Did you know that at the end of 2018, the power of the brand reached its climax, and since then has systematically faded away? It is easy to follow the assortment of Russian telecom stores. Now smartphones still appear on the shelves, but there is no such excitement as 2 years ago.

The brand's largest revenue was $ 14 million in Q3 2019. However, most of the money came not from phones, but from tablets and laptops. So, following the innovator Samsung, Lenovo presented an amazing laptop with two screens and one of the most powerful processors of that period. In the CIS countries, almost nothing is known about this, because the average price for unique devices has doubled (if not tripled). Not every resident of a city with a million population is ready to pay $ 1200 for a new product. For this reason, Lenovo almost disappeared in Russia, but still promised to return.

Now the company is doing well, albeit quite quietly. The fresh release of the Lenovo M10 FHD REL tablet did not cause much excitement, but if we judge all gadgets by the level of hype, then we might not have known about Honor or the good old Nokia ever.

Design

The nimble M10 FHD REL tablet runs on the penultimate version of Android 9.0 (pie) OS. The device has a typical shape - a rectangle with slightly cut edges and small frames around the screen, which, by the way, is 10.1 inches. For this reason, it is easy to print and sketch on it. A tablet is also suitable for working with photographs (namely viewing).

The back cover is made of matte plastic, while traces of dry hands do not remain at all, and problems can arise only with wiping the gadget. As for the screen, no additional protective coating or factory glass is expected, so you will have to take care of the beauty of the purchase yourself.

However, the tablet is on the border of the average price category and budget, which is why it is not worth judging the developers too harshly for the disadvantages.

The body is not cluttered with anything, the main camera is represented by only one module in the upper right corner. The front camera is also almost invisible on the front. It is worth warning in advance that the M10 FHD REL is not intended for photographs, the pictures will turn out to be weak and of poor quality. The stylus is also missing in the box. On the one hand, this is an extra $ 100 for money, and on the other hand, the functions of the device are significantly reduced.

The general appearance of the novelty inspires confidence: the materials look good, there are no gaps or hastily cut connectors. The weight of the tablet is 520 grams, which is neither more nor less for its size. That is why it is perfect for work, study and light recreation for a movie.

Full set

When you first open the box, you will notice that the tablet is carefully wrapped in protective film and paper. In addition to the gadget itself, there will be inside: a charger, certificates, a warranty card, a micro 2.0 USB cable, a clip for removing cards. There is only one color - black.

Interesting fact! By the number of colors, it is easy to find out the attitude of the developers to the new product when it comes to smartphones and tablets. After all, the more colors there are, the more chances that the device will not stay on the shelves, which means that its productivity and quality are much higher.

Overview of characteristics

Display

Despite the rounded shape of the tablet itself, the screen has got some sharp corners. As we already said, the display diagonal is 10.1 inches. This is a decent value for comfortable watching movies and reading files.

The screen is based on a budget, bright IPS LCD matrix with a display of 16 million colors. The resolution reached 1200 x 1920 pixels, with a ratio of ~ 224 ppi. The picture quality will be far from 4K or even 1080p (videos will take a long time to upload), but 720p will be enough for everyday tasks. The brightness of the tablet was 320 nits (or candelas). The image is actually much brighter than that of the same new Samsung products with an Amoled matrix. The only negative is fragility. An eye is needed behind the liquid crystal display!

Preliminary reviews of the Lenovo M10 FHD REL revealed that the sensor is very sensitive and reacts quickly to touch. It is also easy to adjust the color saturation for yourself.

CPU

The main advantages of Android 9.0 OS in Lenovo M10 FHD REL tablet:

• Immediately after launching the gadget, you are offered to configure the gesture system, which was first implemented in OS 9. With its help, time is significantly saved, moreover, the tablet independently builds the optimal paths of transition;
• The rudiments of neural networks. This technology also seriously affects tablet performance.
• Easy interface, deep customization. And finally, after 3 versions, Android has redesigned the icons and interface, making the use more pleasant and less tiring.

The main problem with many tablets is poor performance. The race for the speed of downloading games and other applications is not so relevant if it is not about smartphones. The Lenovo M10 FHD REL, for example, has a Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 processor (14 nanometers). For many, the 4th generation Snapdragon will seem like a dummy that will only waste your nerves and time, but wait, close this article!

Through extensive reviews and testing, it has been revealed that the power of the SDM450 Snapdragon chipset is identical to the 6th generation processors (Snapdragon 625). At the heart of the eight productive cores with a clock speed of up to 1.8 GHz, not divided into clusters. This subtly hints to us that the tablet is not at all intended for games, its maximum is Talking Tom or Subway Serf, but certainly not WoT Light or Pubg 9.

However, if you are planning a gift for an unpretentious child, then the capabilities of the gadget will be quite enough.

The Adreno 506 video processor plays an important role in the speed of the device, which helps to avoid overheating and failures of important programs.

When testing two competitors, Snapdragon 625 and Snapdragon 450, the former was only 6 points higher due to the higher core frequency and memory bandwidth. While the processor speed, integrated graphics level, and task flow are almost identical. But the victory was so close!

Battery

An amazing paradox! Brands that produce gadgets with huge screens, powerful processors and a whole squad of cameras usually complement the picture with a weak 4000 mAh battery (and even then not always). While devices that are not designed for gaming or active use, get the maximum amount of charge.

It should be noted that Lenovo, at the beginning of its career, produced smartphones and tablets with high-quality batteries. The M10 FHD REL, in turn, received all 7000 mAh. With the level of its capabilities, it will not even be discharged for three days, which, in general, is a very good indicator.

When using mobile Internet or WiFi, it will last about 4 days. And in standby mode up to 10 days!

Camera

On the back panel there is only one 8 megapixel main camera module with a primitive 2.2 aperture. Photos come out frankly soapy, good shots mostly depend on luck, good light and the ability of the photographer.

The front camera took even less - 5 megapixels. In general, photographing in tablets has always been weak, only if the brand does not position the device as a worthy replacement for a smartphone. In our case, the Lenovo M10 FHD REL is a gadget with basic functions, from which it is stupid to require a picture like an IPhone.

The color rendition is average, the pixels in the photo are noticeable, it copes poorly with shooting in the dark and twilight. But memory in bulk! 32 GB external memory + 3 GB internal.

Price

The first presentation of the tablet took place in January 2024. There are still no exact release dates, and although they are waiting for the promised three years, Lenovo is seriously late. The device with a greater degree of confidence will hit the shelves of Russian cellular stores and will cost in the range of 12,000-15,000 rubles, depending on the region.

Pros and cons

• Large screen;
• Nice, expensive design;
• Capacitive battery;
• Convenient dimensions;
• Bright screen, sensitive sensor;
• Smart processor.

• Marked case;
• Low pixel ratio;
• Primitive capabilities;
• Weak cameras.

Conclusion

Our large-scale review is coming to a logical end, so it's time to take stock. The tablet is categorically not suitable for fans of heavy games and high-quality studio filming. Of course, he will launch Instagram, but he will only be able to like other people's photos. That is why, when buying this new product, do not forget who else will be the lucky owner. Perhaps a small child who is not so important about characteristics, or an elderly person who is not versed in technology, will appreciate the gift. Moreover, you need to charge it once a week, and if you try, then even less. We wish you pleasant and, most importantly, useful purchases!