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

