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Lenovo A800

Lenovo A800

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Maxwest Astro 5

Maxwest Astro 5

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Category Breakdown

Lenovo A800
Maxwest Astro 5
Performance
35.038.7
Camera
14.119.0
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.130.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.822.6

Summary

  • The Lenovo A800 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro 5 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A800 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Astro 5 offers a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera on the Astro 5 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the A800's 5 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording, while the A800 is limited to 720p.
  • Both devices have a 2000 mAh battery, but the Astro 5 benefits from a more efficient chipset.
  • The A800 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Astro 5 is equipped with Android 4.4.2, offering a slightly updated software experience.
  • Build-wise, the A800 is slightly thicker and heavier than the Astro 5, which is slimmer and lighter.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lenovo A800
Maxwest Astro 5

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6577T (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

PowerVR SGX531
Mali-400MP2

Memory

4GB (1.65 user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
1080p@25fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

133.5 x 68.9 x 11.5 mm (5.26 x 2.71 x 0.45 in)
142.8 x 73.4 x 9.3 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)

Weight

155 g
154 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity