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Lenovo A516

Lenovo A516

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Micromax A109 Canvas XL2

Micromax A109 Canvas XL2

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Category Breakdown

Lenovo A516
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
Performance
35.839.2
Camera
39.612.4
Display
54.455.2
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.429.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.422.2

Summary

  • The Lenovo A516 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Micromax A109 Canvas XL2 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A516 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, whereas the A109 has a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, which may provide smoother multitasking.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A109 includes autofocus, enhancing photo quality.
  • The A516 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the A109 offers a larger 2500 mAh capacity, potentially resulting in longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the A516 runs on Android 4.2.2, whereas the A109 is equipped with Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated user experience.
  • Overall, the A109 appears to have advantages in display size, processing power, camera features, battery capacity, and software version.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lenovo A516
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
540 x 960, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)

PPI

480
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
PowerVR SGX544

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

Panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
2500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
N/A

Weight

146 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Pink, White
White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual 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

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 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity