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Allview Viva i8

Allview Viva i8

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Lenovo ThinkPad

Lenovo ThinkPad

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Category Breakdown

Allview Viva i8
Lenovo ThinkPad
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 ThinkPad has a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Viva i8 is powered by a dual-core 2.0 GHz Intel Atom Z5280 chipset, which generally provides better processing power compared to the ThinkPad's dual-core 1.0 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the camera performance may vary based on software optimization.
  • The Viva i8 has a larger battery capacity at 4600 mAh compared to the ThinkPad's 3250 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • The software experience on the Viva i8 runs Android 4.2, while the ThinkPad originally runs Android 3.1 but can be upgraded to 4.0, which may affect app compatibility and user experience.
  • Overall, the Viva i8 offers a more modern performance and battery life, while the ThinkPad provides a larger display.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Allview Viva i8
Lenovo ThinkPad

General

Release Date

2013
2011

Announced

2013
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

7.9"
10.1"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)

PPI

768
800

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

Intel Atom Z5280
Nvidia Tegra 2

CPU

Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz

GPU

PowerVR SGX544
N/A

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
3-in-1 card reader

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
2 MP

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4600 mAh
3250 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po 3250 mAh battery (24.1 Wh)

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)
260 x 181.7 x 14 mm (10.24 x 7.15 x 0.55 in)

Weight

312.5 g
730 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

White
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

No
No

Network

No cellular connectivity
HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA (region dependent)

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
A-GPS only

Software

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

OS Version

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes