Introducing Lenovo's Tango-enabled Smartphones, the PHAB2 Line

Today, Lenovo unveiled a new line of mobile phones designed specifically for augmented-reality applications and user experiences. The PHAB2 line has three models, and each comes equipped with Tango technology -- a set of sensors and software from Google that senses the phone's motions through physical space. 

Here's a practical application of this Tango technology: Lenovo teamed up with the home improvement company Lowe's to develop Lowe's Vision. This app will let PHAB2 users measure spaces with ease, and see how decor materials and appliances look in those spaces.

The PHAB2 phones will be available to customers worldwide in September 2016. Here's a rundown of what you can expect from each one. When we get a hands-on look, we'll tell you what it was like to play with these guys.

Lenovo PHAB2

PRICE: Starting at $199

MEMORY: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM

PROJECTED BATTERY TIME: 14 days standby time/ 32 hours targeted talk time

CAMERA SPECS: Rear has 13 megapixels; the front has 5 megapixels

SENSORS: G-sensor, P-sensor, L-sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Hail Sensor, Vibrator

Lenovo PHAB2 Plus

PRICE: Starting from $299

MEMORY: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM

PROJECTED BATTERY TIME: 17 days standby time/ 23 hours targeted talk time

CAMERA SPECS: Rear has 13 megapixels; front has 8 megapixels

SENSORS: G-sensor, P-sensor, L-sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Hail Sensor, Vibrator, Battery Manager

Lenovo PHAB2 Pro

​PRICE: Starting $499

MEMORY: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM

PROJECTED BATTERY TIME: 13 days standby time/ 18 hours targeted talk time

CAMERA SPECS: Rear has 16 megapixels; front has 8 megapixels

SENSORS: G-sensor, P-sensor, L-sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Hail Sensor, Vibrator