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

