Lenovo A7
#5476
XOLO Play Tegra Note
#5849Category Breakdown
Lenovo A7
XOLO Play Tegra Note
Performance
43.655.5
Camera
39.619.1
Display
57.760.3
Battery
26.529.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.521.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.726.3
Summary
- The Lenovo A7 and XOLO Play Tegra Note both feature a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with similar resolutions, but the Tegra Note has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XOLO Play Tegra Note is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset and a faster CPU, offering better overall performance compared to the Mediatek MT8382 in the Lenovo A7.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Tegra Note supports 1080p video recording, while the A7 does not specify video capabilities.
- The battery capacity is higher in the XOLO Play at 4100 mAh compared to 3450 mAh in the Lenovo A7.
- Both run on Android 4.2.2, but the Lenovo A7 can be upgraded to KitKat, while the XOLO Play remains on Jelly Bean.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices weighing 320g and having comparable dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A7
XOLO Play Tegra Note
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
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)
For India
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
800
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 4
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
Mali-400MP2
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
Panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4100 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)
199 x 119 x 9.6 mm (7.83 x 4.69 x 0.38 in)
Weight
320 g
320 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass