Lenovo A7
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Lenovo A8
#4600Category Breakdown
Lenovo A7
Lenovo A8
Performance
43.643.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
57.757.7
Battery
26.529.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.528.5
Audio
8.986.6
Overall
27.732.3
Summary
- The Lenovo A7 and A8 both feature IPS LCD displays with the same resolution, but the A8 has a larger 8.0" screen compared to the A7's 7.0".
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the same Mediatek MT8382 chipset and have identical RAM and storage options.
- The camera specifications are also the same, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera.
- The A8 has a larger battery capacity at 4200 mAh, compared to the A7's 3450 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- While both run on Android 4.2.2, the A8 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, whereas the A7 does not.
- The A7 is slightly heavier and thicker than the A8, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A7
Lenovo A8
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Versions:Lenovo A3500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8381)Lenovo A3500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A3500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)
Versions:Lenovo A5500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8121)Lenovo A5500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A5500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
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
3450 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
198 x 121.2 x 9.9 mm (7.80 x 4.77 x 0.39 in)
217 x 136 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 in)
Weight
320 g
360 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS - cellular model only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (3G models only)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer