Cat S40
#5111
Lenovo A889
#5776Category Breakdown
Cat S40
Lenovo A889
Performance
46.242.6
Camera
36.039.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.628.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.326.5
Summary
- The Cat S40 features a more rugged build with a compact design, measuring 144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5 mm and weighing 185g, while the Lenovo A889 is larger at 164 x 85.4 x 9 mm and heavier at 192g.
- Both devices have an IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the S40's 4.7-inch screen offers a higher pixel density of ~234 ppi compared to the A889's ~184 ppi on its 6.0-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the S40 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, while the A889 uses a Mediatek MT6582 with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S40 can record video at 1080p@60fps, whereas the A889's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The S40 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the A889's 2500 mAh, and it runs on Android 5.1, offering a more recent software experience than the A889's Android 4.2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S40
Lenovo A889
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5 mm (5.70 x 2.92 x 0.49 in)
164 x 85.4 x 9 mm (6.46 x 3.36 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
3.0
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass