Lenovo A7
#7210
Plum Optimax 8.0
#7215Category Breakdown
Lenovo A7
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Lenovo A7 features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 8.0 has a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the A7 uses the Mediatek MT8382, whereas the Optimax 8.0 is equipped with the Mediatek MT6580, offering similar performance levels.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, with the Optimax capable of recording video at 720p.
- The A7 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3450 mAh compared to the Optimax's 3400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the A7 runs Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Optimax operates on Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A7
Plum Optimax 8.0
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
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)
Also Known as Plum Z710
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
198 x 121.2 x 9.9 mm (7.80 x 4.77 x 0.39 in)
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
320 g
305 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes