Category Breakdown
Allview Viva Q8
Lenovo A8
Performance
32.243.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
57.757.7
Battery
28.129.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.928.5
Audio
8.986.6
Overall
24.832.3
Summary
- The Allview Viva Q8 features a 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Lenovo A8 has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lenovo A8 is equipped with a Mediatek MT8382 chipset and a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU compared to the 1.0 GHz CPU in the Viva Q8.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A8 includes a 2 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Lenovo A8 is 4200 mAh, slightly larger than the 4000 mAh battery in the Viva Q8.
- Both tablets run on Android Jelly Bean, but the A8 has a slightly updated version.
- Build-wise, the A8 is marginally heavier and thicker than the Viva Q8, but both maintain a similar aesthetic with multiple color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Viva Q8
Lenovo A8
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Versions:Lenovo A5500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8121)Lenovo A5500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A5500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)
Display
Size
7.9"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
768
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
200 x 139 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.47 x 0.30 in)
217 x 136 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 in)
Weight
357 g
360 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Yellow, Red
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
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS - cellular model only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (3G models only)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

