Category Breakdown
Allview Wi7
Lenovo IdeaPad A1
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.154.0
Summary
- The Allview Wi7 and Lenovo IdeaPad A1 both feature a 7.0" TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, but the Wi7 has a more modern software experience with Windows Phone 8.1 compared to the outdated Android 2.3 on the A1.
- In terms of performance, the Wi7 is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735G CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities than the single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 in the A1, although both devices have 16GB of storage.
- The camera on the A1 is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the 2 MP on the Wi7.
- Battery capacity is also a notable difference, with the Wi7 having a 2400 mAh battery, while the A1's capacity is unspecified.
- The Allview is lighter at 283.7g compared to the A1's 400g, contributing to a more portable design.
- Overall, the Wi7 offers a better build quality and performance, while the A1 has a slightly better camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Wi7
Lenovo IdeaPad A1
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
600
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735G
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.33 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
194 x 107 x 9.7 mm (7.64 x 4.21 x 0.38 in)
195 x 125 x 12 mm (7.68 x 4.92 x 0.47 in)
Weight
283.7 g
400 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pink, White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

