Lenovo A8
#4600
Lenovo P780
#5754Category Breakdown
Lenovo A8
Lenovo P780
Performance
43.639.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
57.756.5
Battery
29.528.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.534.5
Audio
86.68.9
Overall
32.326.6
Summary
- The Lenovo A8 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a lower pixel density compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Lenovo P780, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8382 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the P780 utilizes a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The A8's camera is a 5 MP rear shooter, whereas the P780 boasts an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus, enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the A8 at 4200 mAh compared to the P780's 4000 mAh, although both devices lack fast charging.
- Both phones run on Android 4.2.x, but the A8 offers stereo speakers, while the P780 does not.
- The A8 is heavier at 360g compared to the P780's 176g, indicating a more robust build in the A8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A8
Lenovo P780
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
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)
N/A
Display
Size
8"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
217 x 136 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 in)
143 x 73 x 10 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Weight
360 g
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0
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, with stereo speakers (3G models only)
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity