Lenovo A516
#8001
Lenovo P700i
#8017Category Breakdown
Lenovo A516
Lenovo P700i
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The Lenovo A516 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the P700i has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A516 is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, compared to the P700i's Mediatek MT6577 with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, making the A516 potentially more responsive.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the P700i supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the A516 lacks these features.
- The A516 has a smaller 2000 mAh battery, whereas the P700i offers a larger 2500 mAh battery, likely providing better longevity.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the A516 on Android 4.2.2 and the P700i on Android 4.0.4, which may affect the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A516
Lenovo P700i
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (1.85GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
125.6 x 64.6 x 12.8 mm (4.94 x 2.54 x 0.50 in)
Weight
146 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White
Dark Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes