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

