Category Breakdown
Allview Viva i8
Lenovo IdeaPad S2
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The Allview Viva i8 features a compact 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Lenovo IdeaPad S2 offers a larger 10.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Viva i8 is powered by an Intel Atom Z5280 dual-core processor, whereas the IdeaPad S2 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core CPU, with the latter having more RAM options at 32GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Viva i8 includes a 2 MP front camera, while the IdeaPad S2 lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Viva i8 has a significantly larger battery capacity of 4600 mAh compared to the IdeaPad S2's 1350 mAh, which may contribute to longer usage times.
- Both run older versions of Android, with the Viva i8 on Android 4.2 and the IdeaPad S2 on Android 4.0, offering a similar software experience but with the Viva i8 having a slight edge in terms of OS version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Viva i8
Lenovo IdeaPad S2
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.9"
10"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~151 ppi density)
PPI
768
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z5280
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
Yes
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
200 x 137 x 7.3 mm (7.87 x 5.39 x 0.29 in)
N/A
Weight
312.5 g
580 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
N/A
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

