Lenovo A7000
#4614
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4470Category Breakdown
Lenovo A7000
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Performance
51.152.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.540.7
Battery
23.322.4
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
40.451.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.233.3
Summary
- The Lenovo A7000 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core's 5.0-inch PLS LCD with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A7000 is powered by a Mediatek MT6752m chipset with an octa-core CPU at 1.5 GHz, while the A2 Core utilizes an Exynos 7870 Octa at 1.6 GHz.
- The A7000 has an 8 MP rear camera compared to the A2 Core's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A7000 at 2900 mAh versus the A2 Core's 2600 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the A7000 on Lollipop (upgradable to Marshmallow) and the A2 Core on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the A2 Core is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A7000
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
General
Release Date
2015, April 07
2019
Announced
2015, March 02
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6752m
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.6 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.01 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
Weight
140 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Onyx Black, Pearl White, Yellow
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity