Lenovo A516
#6288
Nokia Lumia 638
#5631Category Breakdown
Lenovo A516
Nokia Lumia 638
Performance
35.843.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.917.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.444.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.427.0
Summary
- The Lenovo A516 and Nokia Lumia 638 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 Lumia 638 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a quad-core CPU, providing better processing power compared to the dual-core Mediatek MT6572 in the A516.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia's camera includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The Lenovo A516 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2000 mAh compared to the Lumia's 1830 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A516 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, offering distinct software experiences.
- In terms of build, the A516 is marginally heavier and thicker than the Lumia 638, which is slightly more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A516
Nokia Lumia 638
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
Panorama
Panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1830 mAh, removable (BL-5H)
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)
129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm (5.10 x 2.63 x 0.36 in)
Weight
146 g
136 g
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)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer