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Released: 2011

Lenovo IdeaPad A1

Overall Score

54.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6681)54.0
Performance(#5570)57.3
Camera(#7948)41.9
Display(#6266)67.5
Battery(#5199)43.5
Build(#11958)63.8

Comparisons Featuring Lenovo IdeaPad A1

Short Review

  • The Lenovo IdeaPad A1 features a compact design with dimensions of 195 x 125 x 12 mm and a weight of 400g, making it portable.
  • Its 7.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 170 ppi, suitable for basic tasks.
  • Performance is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 16GB of RAM, which may struggle with demanding applications.
  • The rear camera is 3.15 MP, capable of video recording, but lacks advanced features like optical image stabilization.
  • Battery specifications are not provided, and there is no wireless charging option.
  • The device runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which is outdated compared to current standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The IdeaPad A1 is available in multiple colors: Pink, White, Black, and Blue.
  • It includes a headphone jack, but lacks stereo speakers.
  • Overall, the device is basic and primarily suited for light usage.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionAlso known as Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS

Display

Size7"
TypeTFT
Resolution600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI600
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUN/A
Memory16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera Details3.15 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions195 x 125 x 12 mm (7.68 x 4.92 x 0.47 in)
Weight400 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPink, White, Black, Blue
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
USBminiUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes