Lenovo A8
#4600
Posh Equal Plus X700
#5066Category Breakdown
Lenovo A8
Posh Equal Plus X700
Performance
43.646.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
57.755.3
Battery
29.522.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.530.3
Audio
86.68.9
Overall
32.329.5
Summary
- The Lenovo A8 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing better pixel density compared to the Posh Equal Plus X700's 7.0-inch display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a Quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, but the A8 has 8GB of RAM versus the X700's 16GB, which may enhance multitasking on the latter.
- Both cameras are identical with 5 MP rear and 2 MP front sensors, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The A8 has a significantly larger 4200 mAh battery compared to the X700's 2650 mAh, likely resulting in better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A8 runs on an older Android 4.2.2, while the X700 is on Android 6.0, offering a more updated user experience.
- Build quality shows the A8 is heavier at 360g and thicker at 8.9mm compared to the lighter and slimmer X700 at 275g and 9.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A8
Posh Equal Plus X700
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2016
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"
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)
Mediatek MT8321 (28 nm)
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
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2650 mAh battery
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)
192.1 x 107.9 x 9.9 mm (7.56 x 4.25 x 0.39 in)
Weight
360 g
275 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Black, Silver, Rose Gold
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer