Lenovo A8
#4600
ZTE Grand X View 2
#5432Category Breakdown
Lenovo A8
ZTE Grand X View 2
Performance
43.646.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.757.7
Battery
29.531.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.537.9
Audio
86.68.9
Overall
32.327.9
Summary
- The Lenovo A8 and ZTE Grand X View 2 both feature an 8.0" IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Grand X View 2 has a slightly lighter build at 330g compared to the A8's 360g.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8382 chipset, while the Grand X View 2 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, both with 1.3 GHz quad-core CPUs and 8GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are identical with 5 MP rear cameras and 2 MP front cameras, but the Grand X View 2 supports 720p video recording.
- The Grand X View 2 has a larger battery capacity at 4620 mAh compared to the A8's 4200 mAh.
- Finally, the A8 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Grand X View 2 benefits from a more recent Android 7.1.1, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A8
ZTE Grand X View 2
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
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)
For Canada
Display
Size
8"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
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
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4620 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)
215 x 125 x 9.4 mm (8.46 x 4.92 x 0.37 in)
Weight
360 g
330 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
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer