Lenovo A8
#4600
Plum Link Plus
#6122Category Breakdown
Lenovo A8
Plum Link Plus
Performance
43.647.8
Camera
39.629.6
Display
57.755.3
Battery
29.523.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.512.9
Audio
86.68.9
Overall
32.325.1
Summary
- The Lenovo A8 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density than the Plum Link Plus's 7.0-inch display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is equipped with a Mediatek MT8382 chipset and a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Link Plus has a Rockchip RK3188 with a faster quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Link Plus supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Lenovo A8 does not specify video capabilities.
- The A8 has a larger 4200 mAh battery compared to the 2800 mAh battery in the Link Plus, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the A8 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Link Plus operates on a slightly newer Android 4.4.2.
- The Lenovo A8 is heavier at 360g compared to the 246g of the Plum Link Plus, indicating a sturdier build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A8
Plum Link Plus
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
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)
Also known as Plum Link Plus Z702
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Rockchip RK3188
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 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
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
face detection
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-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)
190.4 x 119 x 7.9 mm (7.50 x 4.69 x 0.31 in)
Weight
360 g
246 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Black, White
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
No
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro