Lenovo Golden Warrior S8

  • Released 2014, May
    146g, 7.9mm thickness
    Android 4.2.2
    8GB/16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.3"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 13MP
    Video recorder
  • 1/2GB RAM
    MT6592M
  • 2000mAh
    Li-Ion

Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands TD-SCDMA
Speed TD-SCDMA
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Launch Announced 2014, May
Status Available. Released 2014, May
Body Dimensions 146 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight 146 g (5.15 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.3 inches, 77.4 cm2 (~69.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-450MP4
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single 5 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Misc Colors Golden
Price About 150 EUR

Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 - User Reviews

  • G3 in this model works in China only.Sory

  • Since I bought this phone I have never enjoyed it.. It does not get network(service). If it manages to get service it won't be strong.. The phone really has a serious network problem.

  • 2g is too slow in jamaica and vpn able /disable not highlighted

  • Me too have same problem help

  • I brought a7600m phone from Aliexpress its not working 3G network please anyone help

  • why does it not have playstore .... please how do i get one cux i need one ??

  • yes lenovo s898t+ is china made how to use it to 3g network pls help me thanks..

  • how to use change 3g network to 2g network to my lenovo android phone S 898t+ golden warrior

  • The phone useTD-SCDMA not WSDMA. Only valid in China.

  • This phone has a beautiful shape and size, but socks on applications. I can't use it because the ads keep appearing and won't go unless I install them. Moreover, porn pictures automatically download on the phone despite the fact that I changed the settings and deleted some Chinese apps. Very disappointed!

  • Only the 1st Sim slot will work with 3g, (if you, burn over the phone it's the right one) hope this helps

  • adblock dude

  • i have this pbone, always popping up ads on screen, even i watching video, or using browser.

  • Lenovo Gold front camera stop working..Please how I can update her?

  • I have this phone almost 2 years now, after 1st year always have problems, it blocks and not open, sent it 3 times for service, first was on warranty, but after two more service decided to not fix it again, I'm not happy with this phone. If you're lucky and it works its a very nice phone and in good price.

  • really good, big screen, the sound is good on it, can get internet in UK

  • my lenovo golden warrior S8 ist not working 3G network why.pls help how to change 3G to 2G network

  • I bought this phone since October 2015. I must say I love it. It lived up to all the expectations I had. I love the display on the screen. For the price, It's the best smartphone in that range. It works better than any of my friends S4.

  • does it support arabic?? coz in aliexpress it says (Arabic-Israel ) !!

  • Is This Mobile best

  • I've purchase this phone but am yet to receive it. It will be great if people who have been using the phone at least 3 month give an honest feedback for the phone. The price is now at $99 on lightinthebox.com and I feel it's a pretty good deal for the specs. So if anyone can give a general feedback that would be great. Thanks!

  • Does anyone here speak English?

  • Bad display? I think u use a fake xiaomi. I already use hongmi, redmi note, note 4g n now with mi4i. I like xiaomi more than lenovo s8 with poor internet connection. Haha

  • Does these lenovos work for wind

  • Hello guys , i wonder , how to use wifi-direct in golden warrior s8 ? any help ? thank you

  • Anyone knows how to root the phone? ive been trying for months but nothing worked

  • i had that too... but u might wanna try charging it cause thats what happens when the battery is almost dead. Cheers :)

  • maybe the phone they have send you is defective

  • it's 720p, so it's only HD and not FHD. If i remember correctly, the ppi is 294 which is fantastic.

  • did u ever get a problem with the manual cause i saw areview abt it and it kept showing Chinese pop ups or writings pls help

  • yap this is the best phone i have ever used.

  • hi,guys i wnt to buy this phone is this my ry8 choice. plz tel me

  • Im not quite sure, but this applies to most android phones; go to Settings>> Backup & Reset/Privacy >> factory data reset>> reset phone >> erase everything..

  • I have been with it for more than 4 months and it goes for 32 hrs

  • yap it is

  • DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE. Bought this phone from Amazon and received it about 2 days ago. Up to now it will now get past the blank screen where it just vibrates on goes blank again. You really get what you paid for. JUNK

  • me too...i just bought this phone a couple weeks ago n i didn't earphone...i expect it more but i get it less...

  • +-32hrs

  • why does the phone not come with ear piece or head phone

  • is this phone full hd

  • To be honest as a young person the Lenovo Golden Warrior s8 should be place on the market more due to the fact of its rating. 0 to 100 real quick.....

  • i have this problem -root.i dont know.please help me :D

  • pls how can i make factory reset and i need english manual many thx

  • it's just perfect!

  • Lenovo s8is have lots off issue then lenovo why not presenting one more new lenovo s8 with 3gfor other contries & 3000mah batery

  • Very very good,real 5Mpx

  • 3G only for china.

  • could u plz tell me battery life in hours when it continuously used

  • Has anyone found a reliable root/rom for this phone?

  • Is this model made of plastic or aluminum

  • There is no 3G with this phone in any country besides China, so there is no point in asking. The battery is OK but phones with 3000 mAh obviously have better battery life. But remember that flagship phones from only a few years ago (Galaxy S3, Optimus G, etc) had the same battery capacity. Unlike most (or all) newer budget phones from Lenovo this phone is what I call fully featured: it has notificiation LED, dual mic noise reduction, all the sensors like e-compass and gyroscope. The screen is nice and I didn't find any lag or other problems after upgrading to Kitkat (the original Jelly Bean ROM it came with from the factory was quite buggy). Yes I bought this phone (and gifted it to Chinese people after testing and upgrading it) so I know what I'm talking about...

  • Sorry mate,does 3g network works inside egypt?? Because I am thinking to get it soon just let me know thank you

  • Aaah, you are talking about a completely diferent phone or you came from an advanced future.

  • People posting about the battery being 2000mw and lame doesn't have the phone, I bought one for my girlfriend and in comparison with his past galaxy captivate with also 2000mw battery this last like twice. With something between light/normal usage she gets to 9pm at 54% and most of the day the wifi turned on, this phone is extreamely efficient. Of course when you start with heavy usage the baterry start to get down, but once you return to normal/light usage you can reach the end of the day easy. Something to note to is that the youtube videos doesn't make a little justice to the screen quality, the colors and contrast is top quality. For my knowledge this phone is the best value for the money. Extreamely happy with the purchase, excelent feel in the hand, look of the screen and super fast. It looks and feels like a really quality phone. No 3G outside of china because of the band.

  • is not working in iceland

  • the front camera is good ?

  • I have this cellphone, the battery is ok for normal use 2 day, extreme use 1 day. I want to ask about 3G is there nobody who know to use this tool, mayb there is a way to change the bands?

  • It seems this phone is not a good buy in the U.S. then??

  • it must be the os nor the phone

  • Complete Crap. Include bunch of bloatware and doesn't let you remove or uninstall or permanently disable it. Those things running at background and showing you annoying notifications all the time. As mentioned, you cannot permanently turn off notifications. Camera is a total failure. No matter whatever megapixel is, the quality of pictures is absolute joke. This phone worth no more than $10.

  • Hi I live in Greece and this phone uses 3g only in China. How I can make 3g work in Greece? Is there this option? Thanks

  • I have this phone in greece It works properly with two cards but you will have intetnet only 2g.one card says 3g but in china not our networks.i see no deference working on 2g becauce in my area i didn had strong signal to work 3g.good phone in antutu 27033.

  • In antutu it runs 27033.and on the device specs (on antutu program) says that it runs the mediatek mt 6589t not the mt 6592.

  • this handphone can work in Indonesia?

  • I have a question ,i want to buy this phone i am from Romania ,someoane know if this work propraly in Europa ? I mean about the signal it run 3g ?

  • Is this mobile work properly in bangladesh

  • I updated this phone to Kitkat 4.4.2 when I bought it in July, so don't blame Lenovo. Blame yourself or your seller if you have a hacked ROM without working updates. Amit: CPU/GPU/memory/capacity is better on S8 than Moto G (any generation). Only advantage of Moto G is that it works with 3G outside China.

  • Lenovo do not do a manual in English, so unless you are fluent in Chinese forget it

  • yes.. u can buy @KMD mobile

  • In Malaysia...this phone not support 3G, only 2G or "E" show on status bar. Internet...very slow, other than that is fine.

  • In Malaysia...this phone not support 3G, only 2G or "E" show on status bar. Internet...very slow, other than that is fine.

  • is it working normal in egypt ?

  • yes it works in england OK

  • Moto g 2nd gen is better then lenevo s8..price is also same

  • I see that many people complains about this phone not running properly outside of China... Is this really the case? Does it work in Europe?

  • Why are LENOVO still using old versions of Android... This phone was launched in May 2014 and still Android 4.2 only

  • Very good phone! The cores are very fast. Hd screen. Recomended!

  • I have this phone only two weeks.It is extremly good.On it,you can install all apps and play all games,also battery is very good,in normaly condition 2 days,extremly gaming and surffing about 1 day,camera is excelent,you can make excelent pictures at night and day,today for me this is the best phone on the planet for that money.Very very fast cell and elegant.

  • buy a fak one .....it will be better than original.........lenov mobile is a piece of junk

  • Really slow 2g line... 3g only works in china

  • I have spent two full weeks researching on the 2 phone models GW8 and P2000 Elephone. I have to say my heart digs the S8 and I have convinced a lot of people to buy it in Durban South Africa but only to find out that it won't work on 3G bands here. Its a shame really. This is a really great phone. Anyone with better suggestions on $200 good phones. Thanks.

  • when this mobile running in indonesia (East Borneo)?

  • what do you mean useless mobile data?

  • Really useless mobile data. If you're not in china

  • could u tell me the battery life like talk time of once charge ?

  • This should above 4000 mah battery life. others are ok.

  • is this phone has 3g...i want to buy a8 but the a8 have a tickness prolem...but its lte

  • How to install Google Play store in cell s898t+ Lenovo and Android 4.4.2 multi language?

  • Only lenovo a8 aka a806 golden warrior can use 3g.

  • Is it alrwady in indonesian ....

  • i need to fill preferred network setting plz how to fill the network ID, priority i want network mode 3G my simcard is MPT oparator

  • this phone does not have wcdma version. it only can be use in china only. try looking for lenovo a806. its the same like this, only with wcdma and lte.

  • actually you think the imported set (AP) is fake. Hell no. The Imported set is original

  • Where can I buy original (not fake) Lenovo S 8 Golden warrior octacore WCDMA/GSM dual sim in Yangon, Myanmar ?

  • But wich place avaible in India?Lenovo S8?

  • i want to know that phone is already been arrived in Myanmar. i want to buy this phone and which price you can sell in Myanmar.

  • I have ideas for Myanmar market. Pls build WCDMA version with 1.7 ghz series Octa cores. All other specifications are OK. Price shall be not more than 200, 000 Lakhs Kyats.

  • yes that ph is already been in myanmar and its price is around 180000 ks....

  • i want to know that phone is already been arrived in Myanmar. i want to buy this phone and which price you can sell in Myanmar.

  • can u tell me the current amount of this fone in pakistani rs.?

  • can it use the 4g?

  • Minimum battery 3000 mAh for this phone and when it will come in india

  • Shit cannot use 3g in malaysia bc tdcma only available in china. Really regret buy this phone. Hv to br patience with the slow 2g line. Other specs are good

  • You can't have 3G.

  • Any solution so i can use 3G at Malaysia using this phone ?

  • I had buy this phone . yes this phone cnnot use 3G here at Malaysia , nice spec and camera but very worst when it comes to the 3G .

  • If you buy it, you dont have to regret as long you have Mi-fi (mobile wifi) just connect it to mi-fi and you can enjoy your phone with a delight pleasure. with a good price too ^^

  • i am from greece how i can have 3g is there any menu in golden warrior to open it

  • caution with 3g network.. td-scdma only for china region, u will regret like my sister with A1000. only works with slow 2g network

  • after some day

  • it is available in india now

  • Will this phone be available in Singapore or Indonesia?

  • Cool. Any idea when it's going to be in Malaysia?

  • weak ang battery

  • We already have them in nigeria

  • When is the product coming Nigeria?

  • in Indonesia when available

  • Hi....is this phone can be work out china in the future? after change software advice PLZ

  • Already released the new one. Lenovo golden warrior a8. It has lte in connection.

  • for those of you who are wondering, this device has TD-SCDMA, which can be use in China only. any other network outside China cannot use 3G network (2G is usable). so for Malaysian or any other country except China, 3G for any of our mobile network (celcom maxis digi etc) are useless. so do not recklessly buy this device if you want to use 3G. (if you dont use 3G and only use 2G and wifi, that's okay). there hasn't been any rumor of this device to come out with WCDMA version but lets just hope lenovo will consider making the WCDMA version.

  • It is available in phllippines?

  • is this have 3g or not.?????

  • when will this model be available in Malaysia? reply pls... urgent buyer =) thank you

  • From where you are DJANGO?

  • i bought s8 but now facing problem of 3g as in our country only use gsm and we dont have td- wcdma is there a way to change please help thanks [email protected]

  • Can I know how much you buy it?

  • Agreeeeeeeee

  • It is available in india i like this...

  • and also wait for the high spec version~more valuable with the prices!

  • I bought it today, is that 3g shit available in Malaysia to use now?

  • Is this phone sell in malaysia?

  • Please give us a WCDMA version!

  • BATTERY: Lenovo warrior s8 comes with a replaceable 2,000mAh battery and it is easily manages to get over 2 days with regular use.Standby: 130 hours,Music (screen on): 12 hours,Video: 6 hours,Internet (Wi-Fi): 6 hours,Internet (3G): 6 hours,Talking Time (2G): 10 hours.

  • please show battery life test

  • Hello.. Does that phone will work at Greece? i dont care if the conection of 2g will be slow.. the only point is if i can get calls and if i can send sms! thanks

  • in some sites Writing this mobile have DLNA .Right?

  • lenovo .becase octa core.13 mega pix camera ond 2g rom and beautiful

  • Not to buy this model..wait for the WCDMA version out 1st...no 3G connection!! Unless you stayed in china.. - damn!! - dissapointed buyer

  • Configuration is good but battery life very low only 2000 mhz. company don't study & provide Customer Requirement

  • it is removable

  • different ?

  • the battery very low.note 2 like that but have battery 3100 mah

  • this battery veryyyyyyyyyyyy pppppoooooooooooorrrrrrrreeee !!!!!!! 2000 ma for 5.3 inch ore hd screen ore 8core????

  • Disappointing 2000mah for a 5.3 inch

  • i am a malaysian....i think we should wait WCDMA version out first...this version still TD-SCMA...

  • Dont go for samsung mobiles at all its now a days waste of money ............. i used grand 1 and 2 both full waste mobiles ...now i am haooy with huawei g700 extremely good and happy

  • i like this phone . I must have this phone. when will be marketed in malaysia ?

  • I'm waiting desperately for this phone to release in Malaysia.......... :"(

  • Any body tell me it is removable battery or inbuild

  • When it will be releasing in India. .eagerly waiting for it right now i am using moto e but i want this phn..

  • go 4 the grand 2...

  • lenovo becaude it octa core

  • The official site said that the standby time was 2~3days .. Need power bank when you went out to travel or outdoing :( 2000mAH .....

  • Which lenovo phone did you buy?

  • samsung galaxy grand 2 or lenovo golden warrior s8 ??? help plzz

  • Why LENOVO?? WHY did you release your best when i already bought a new one?? LENOVO phones are really good. Based on my experience. No question about it.

  • Mmmm... With that specification i think the battery isn't enough....min u need 3000Mha for it ... Come on give the consumer good stuff...and u will be number one

  • s8 mobile ar price ?

  • You are Chinese and use this device on China Mobile?

  • wow ...its octacore

  • Looks like Lenovo it's trying to make some noise in the market, the fact is that the quality of the device sucks...... Wi-Fi and 3G speed are very slow, I don't know why 😞 they boost up 👆 with quad core and octa core processors....i will 😊 not recommend.... It's better switch to windows.... Android really seems old and bored....

  • on aliexpres with 200 usd

  • This set come with LCD LTPS (Color) LTPS or Low Temperature Poly Silicon LCD is the latest technology in LCD screens. These faster and more integrated screens are able to show more detail and higher resolutions than their counterparts. With closer together pixels, they are able to achieve densities of over 200 dpi.

  • It is a very good mobile with this price range.I want to have this phone.

  • UGLY

  • i am in europe (greece). i bought lenovo s650 (2000mah) and s660 (3000mah). i would buy golden warrior s8 16GB/2GBRAM if battery minimum 3000mah. why "micro sim"? come on, use normal sim people

  • Same battery capacity as Galaxy S3 or Optimus G, I assume you whined when these phones were released too? The actual measured battery times are what's important, not an insightless armchair guessing about the capacity of the battery. Here is a review of another phone with MT6592 and 2000 mAh (read it before whining unless you have personally tried Lenovo S8):

  • battery life only 2000 mAh ??? really LENOVO ??? came on put 3000 - 3200 mAh...

  • The battery of this phone would be very weak.

  • For this price with this specs, Lenovo really really deserve A great compliments!!!!

  • i think lenovo has a bright future after years they r being hardworkers GOODJOB LENOVO

  • It is very disappointing to find that all lenovo phones have only HTML browser, not HTML5. I am switching to others.

  • Do you have the phone, how is the battery life? How is the screen compared to Lenovo S920 or S898T, do they all have the same screen?

  • this phone have gorgerous LTPS screen that very sensetive.red mi note have bad display,not responsive(i have xiaomi hongmi they are same)

  • Just buy powerbank .. simple .. this phone is really cheap compare to samsung overrated phone .. the spec of this phone also can compete with middle to high end phone of other brand .. just buy because of quality not brand

  • Hongmi Note weights 200 grams! This phone weights 140 grams (and the competitor Huawei Honor 3X weights 160 grams). This is a Lenovo S-phone (stylish, slim, etc) it doesn't fit thick bricks, that would be the Lenovo A-class (affordable) or P (professional).

  • Looks like a good phone, however battery spec is really low compared to hongme note and other such completion. I don't get this oversight as people will compare all specs in price bracket and thickness : battery life in this phone suffers. It's useless to compare to fancy phones and say they have only x battery, that is for different class of people. This is meant to be utility low price phone and battery is very important.

  • Another ignorant comment, it's less than 10% difference in battery capacity from Galaxy S3 or Optimus G. On the russian Lenovo forum they found the Lenovo S898T (which is the model this S8 is based on and has the same 2000 mAh battery) to have good battery life. Better to have 2000 mAh and the rest of the specs to be good than to have ALL the specs crap which is what you get from most other brands at the same price point...

  • I believe the reason for that low price tag is because of its low capacity battery(only 2000mAh)for a big phone like that. You will have to charge it 3-4 times a day I guess. That really sucks

  • I hope so

  • It's amazing can't wait to available in indonesia

  • how about the battery only 2000???

  • Best phone in its prize zone.....i am eagerly waiting for this phone when it will release in India i want this phone

  • What is the real price 100 EUR not possible

  • nice !!!!

  • Just ask my cousin at china, she says for 900rmb got 8gb, 1gb ram and 1100rmb got 16gb got 2gb ram.

  • Still bulls*t, did you compare with Samsung or Sony offerings for the same price? You get a small battery in addition to a slow crappy SoC and a really bad screen with lousy viewing angles. Besides, MT6592 is supposed to be more energy efficient than the older processors. Not so old ex-flagships such as Galaxy S3 and Optimus G (that initially sold for close to $1000 in many markets) had 2100 mAh so it's not even 10% less.

  • both on 4 cores... and maybe without playing a heavy game it will last that long but.....

  • Lots of uninformed whining going on. The Lenovo S920 and Lenovo A850 has 2250 mAH and they easily last a day with 5,3" HD and 5,5" qHD-screens, respectively. Also you can compare to the rubbish you get from Samsung or Sony for the same money...

  • The biggest concern is small battery for 5.3 inch dual sim phone, 2000 mah battery is not enough

  • the MTK mt6592 is actually faster than the snapdragon 600 the only concern about this phone is the battery... an 2000mA battery is not enough to last a full day with a good amount of usagge no matter how easy on battery the mtk really is.....

  • Don't say a thing if u know nothing about it. I own a lenovo a850 with mediatek chipset of course. And fyi, it runs smoothly and it doesn't heat up like crazy when running a heavy game such as asphalt 8. It is a value 4 money.

  • Battrey too small 2000Mah!

  • It is a good mobile it is very cheap in price pleas buy it i also have this

  • just dont get it... when lenovo try to give chinese customer a goodhandset with low prices... then suddenly all the stupid mouth say the ugly words... well this in only for chinese market. so if u not in china then no need to comment that harsh. Im in indonesia and i admit if this ones comes to my place i will buy it. the only think im asking... please make it in silver... not gold... i like to keep gold for investment, but i dont like to see my handset in gold color.

  • Too good to be true... I exect to see this phone in Macedonia :)

  • 5.3 - inch screen, mediatek chipset, and 2000 mah battery. Means waste of money.

  • hi this phone is too good i want buy this

  • Cheap neek a7a, kossom el gamal. :*

  • It's a nice fone though it's not LTE, no option for 32GB as internal space and it's not water & dustproof. Lenovo must compete with other top achievers like samsung and the others. No matter how low the price is if the unit itself cannot cater what consumers' needs for a gadget.

  • It's nice to have a cheap fone on true-octa core. However it's LTE & the memory caters 16GB only. There should be an option for 32GB.

  • That small battery capacity will making buyers to not buy it. :P

  • well another uninterested low end phone coming :)