Category Breakdown
Acer Iconia One 8 B1
Lenovo A7
Performance
49.643.6
Camera
19.139.6
Display
57.757.7
Battery
31.026.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.528.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.727.7
Summary
- The Acer Iconia One 8 B1 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Lenovo A7 has a smaller 7.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 216 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Iconia One is powered by an Intel Atom Z3735G chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.33 GHz and 1GB of RAM, compared to the Lenovo A7's Mediatek MT8382 chipset with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A7 includes a 2 MP front camera, whereas the Iconia One lacks a front camera.
- The battery capacity of the Iconia One is 4550 mAh, offering longer usage than the A7's 3450 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Iconia One runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the A7 initially comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Build quality is similar, with the Iconia One being slightly heavier at 355g compared to the A7's 320g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Iconia One 8 B1
Lenovo A7
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Versions:Lenovo A3500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8381)Lenovo A3500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A3500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735G
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.33 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4550 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4550 mAh, non-removable (17.2 Wh)
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
213.9 x 127.7 x 9.5 mm (8.42 x 5.03 x 0.37 in)
198 x 121.2 x 9.9 mm (7.80 x 4.77 x 0.39 in)
Weight
355 g
320 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS - cellular model only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
