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Lenovo A516

Lenovo A516

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Micromax Bolt Q381

Micromax Bolt Q381

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Category Breakdown

Lenovo A516
Micromax Bolt Q381
Performance
35.835.1
Camera
39.614.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.427.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.422.3

Summary

  • The Lenovo A516 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Micromax Bolt Q381 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 196 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the A516 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Q381 utilizes a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731G, offering potentially better multitasking with its 1GB RAM compared to the A516's 512MB.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Q381 can record video at 720p, while the A516 does not specify video capabilities.
  • Both devices are equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, providing similar endurance.
  • The A516 runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Q381 benefits from a more recent Android 5.1 (Lollipop) software experience, which may offer improved features and performance.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lenovo A516
Micromax Bolt Q381

General

Release Date

2013
2016

Announced

2013
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731G

CPU

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

GPU

Mali-400
N/A

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Features

Panorama
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

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)
N/A

Weight

146 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Pink, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

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

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
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 5.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer