Lenovo A8
#4600
Nokia C02
#3946Category Breakdown
Lenovo A8
Nokia C02
Performance
43.648.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.756.5
Battery
29.524.2
Build
0.265.7
Connectivity
28.540.8
Audio
86.68.9
Overall
32.337.4
Summary
- The Lenovo A8 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia C02 has a smaller 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel per inch.
- 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, whereas the C02 has a more efficient quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the C02 can record video at 720p@30fps.
- The A8 has a larger 4200 mAh battery compared to the C02's 3000 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- The A8 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the C02 benefits from a more recent Android 12 (Go edition), enhancing the software experience with updated features.
- The A8 is heavier at 360g, while the C02 is lighter at 191g, with the latter featuring a plastic build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A8
Nokia C02
General
Release Date
2014
2023, February 23
Announced
2014
2023, February 23
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"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
148.7 x 71.2 x 10 mm (5.85 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight
360 g
191 g
Materials
N/A
Plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Dark Cyan, Charcoal
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer