Category Breakdown
Lenovo A316i
Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM
Performance
35.839.9
Camera
39.612.7
Display
54.441.6
Battery
13.115.2
Build
15.90.2
Connectivity
29.035.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.620.1
Summary
- The Lenovo A316i and Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM both feature a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with similar resolutions, but the Lumia offers slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset and 1GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities compared to the Mediatek MT6572 and 512MB RAM in the A316i.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Lumia can record video at 480p, while the A316i lacks specific video resolution details.
- The Lumia also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the A316i's 1300mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the A316i runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, which is upgradable to Windows 10, providing a more modern software environment.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Lumia being slightly lighter and slimmer than the A316i.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A316i
Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~235 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 63.5 x 12.2 mm (4.61 x 2.5 x 0.48 in)
120.5 x 63.2 x 10.6 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.42 in)
Weight
121 g
127.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.74 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

