Lenovo A8
#6226
Lenovo ideapad
#5631Category Breakdown
Lenovo A8
Lenovo ideapad
Performance
46.459.0
Camera
41.942.6
Display
66.450.3
Battery
73.243.0
Build
23.278.6
Overall
50.254.7
Summary
- The Lenovo A8 and Lenovo ideapad both feature an 8.0" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8382 chipset with 1GB of RAM, while the ideapad utilizes an Intel Atom processor with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A8 includes a 2 MP front camera, whereas the ideapad lacks a front camera entirely.
- The A8 has a 4200 mAh battery, while the ideapad's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The A8 runs on Android 4.2.2, providing a different software experience compared to the ideapad's Windows Phone 8.1, which may affect app availability and usability.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices weighing 360g and having similar dimensions, though the ideapad is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A8
Lenovo ideapad
General
Release Date
2014
N/A
Announced
2014
N/A
Description
Versions:Lenovo A5500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8121)Lenovo A5500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A5500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
8"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 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)
Intel Atom
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
217 x 136 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 in)
215 x 130 x 9.3 mm (8.46 x 5.12 x 0.37 in)
Weight
360 g
360 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Black/silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
No
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
To be confirmed
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (3G models only)
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes