Overall Score
27.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5516)27.5
Performance(#6168)43.6
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5851)37.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Lenovo S856
Short Review
- The Lenovo S856 features a silver design with dimensions of 151 x 77.8 x 9 mm and a weight of 175g, providing a solid build.
- It has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The camera setup includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 1.6 MP front camera, suitable for casual photography.
- The battery capacity is 2500 mAh, supporting standard usage but lacking fast or wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack.
- It lacks features like HDR support and stereo speakers, which may limit multimedia experiences.
- Overall, the Lenovo S856 is a basic smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera1.6 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie Video720p
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions151 x 77.8 x 9 mm (5.94 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity