Lenovo A7
#5476
Plum Optimax 8.0
#6026Category Breakdown
Lenovo A7
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
43.641.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.757.7
Battery
26.526.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.533.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.725.5
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
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 Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity