Lenovo A516
#6288
Lenovo A800
#7049Category Breakdown
Lenovo A516
Lenovo A800
Performance
35.835.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.429.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.420.8
Summary
- The Lenovo A516 and A800 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the A516 is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the A800 utilizes a slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6577T chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, which may provide marginally better performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A800 includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, compared to the A516's standard video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available for either.
- The A516 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the A800 operates on an older Android 4.0.4, which may affect the software experience and available features.
- Build-wise, the A516 is lighter at 146g, whereas the A800 is slightly bulkier at 155g, with different dimensions that may influence handling comfort.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A516
Lenovo A800
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577T (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (1.65 user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Panorama
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
133.5 x 68.9 x 11.5 mm (5.26 x 2.71 x 0.45 in)
Weight
146 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (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
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity