Overall Score
21.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#6844)21.8
Performance(#6919)39.0
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#5823)55.2
Battery(#5893)20.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6572)30.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Lenovo A830
Short Review
- The Lenovo A830 features a plastic build with dimensions of 147 x 73 x 9.4 mm and weighs 165.4g, available in black and white.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 220 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 4GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The 8 MP rear camera with autofocus captures decent images, but lacks optical image stabilization and video recording is limited to 720p.
- The front-facing camera is absent, which may be a drawback for selfie enthusiasts.
- Powering the device is a 2250 mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
- The software runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean), offering basic functionality without the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and includes a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Lenovo A830 provides essential smartphone features suitable for basic use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2250 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2250 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions147 x 73 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight165.4 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BluetoothYes
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity