Lenovo A316i
#6008
ZTE V81
#7171Category Breakdown
Lenovo A316i
ZTE V81
Performance
35.842.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.420.2
Battery
13.127.0
Build
15.90.2
Connectivity
29.023.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.620.2
Summary
- The Lenovo A316i features a compact 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE V81 has a larger 8.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A316i is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the V81 utilizes a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus with a slightly faster dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the A316i has a smaller battery capacity of 1300 mAh compared to the V81's 3700 mAh, which should provide longer usage time.
- Both run on older versions of Android, with the A316i on Android 4.2.2 and the V81 on Android 4.1, offering a similar software experience.
- The build quality of the A316i is more compact and lightweight, while the V81 is bulkier but offers a larger screen for media consumption.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A316i
ZTE V81
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Display
Size
4"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI
480
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1300 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-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)
200 x 156 x 11.1 mm (7.87 x 6.14 x 0.44 in)
Weight
121 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.74 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer