Icemobile G8 LTE
#5232
Lenovo A8
#4600Category Breakdown
Icemobile G8 LTE
Lenovo A8
Performance
37.343.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
55.357.7
Battery
23.029.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.128.5
Audio
8.986.6
Overall
28.732.3
Summary
- The Icemobile G8 LTE features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Lenovo A8 offers a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G8 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT8735 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and lacks RAM, whereas the Lenovo A8 has a Mediatek MT8382 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU and 8GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A8 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the G8 LTE.
- The G8 LTE's battery capacity is 2800 mAh, significantly lower than the A8's 4200 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the G8 LTE runs on Android 5.1, while the A8 operates on an older Android 4.2.2, though the A8 supports stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience compared to the G8 LTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G8 LTE
Lenovo A8
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
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"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8735
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
N/A
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
2800 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
188 x 108 x 10 mm (7.40 x 4.25 x 0.39 in)
217 x 136 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 in)
Weight
320 g
360 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer