Lenovo A8
#4600
Plum Optimax 13
#5734Category Breakdown
Lenovo A8
Plum Optimax 13
Performance
43.635.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.757.7
Battery
29.531.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.531.0
Audio
86.68.9
Overall
32.326.7
Summary
- The Lenovo A8 features a more compact build with dimensions of 217 x 136 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 360g, while the Plum Optimax 13 is larger at 250.8 x 158.8 x 10.2 mm and heavier at 510g.
- Both devices utilize an IPS LCD display with the same resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, but the A8 has a higher pixel density of approximately 189 ppi compared to the Optimax 13's 149 ppi.
- Performance-wise, both tablets are equipped with quad-core processors and 8GB of RAM, but the A8 runs on an older Android 4.2.2, whereas the Optimax 13 operates on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition).
- Camera specifications are identical with 5 MP rear cameras and 2 MP front cameras, though the Optimax 13 supports video recording at 720p@30fps.
- The A8 has a 4200 mAh battery, while the Optimax 13 offers a slightly larger 4700 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging or wireless capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A8
Plum Optimax 13
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2018
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 Z711-b
Display
Size
8"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4700 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)
250.8 x 158.8 x 10.2 mm (9.87 x 6.25 x 0.40 in)
Weight
360 g
510 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
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
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 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer