Category Breakdown
Lenovo A850+
Vodafone Smart E9
Performance
45.448.5
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.254.4
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.042.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.026.9
Summary
- The Lenovo A850+ features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Vodafone Smart E9 has a smaller 5.0-inch display with a slightly higher pixel density of 215 ppi due to its 480 x 960 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A850+ is powered by an octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and 4GB of RAM, compared to the Smart E9's quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 8GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Smart E9 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the A850+.
- The A850+ has a 2500 mAh battery, which is larger than the Smart E9's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software experience, the A850+ runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Smart E9 operates on a more recent Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated user interface and features.
- Build quality-wise, the A850+ is larger and heavier at 161g, while the Smart E9 is more compact and lighter at 134g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A850+
Vodafone Smart E9
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Also known as Lenovo A850 plus
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-450MP4
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
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
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150 x 77 x 8.9 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.42 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
Weight
161 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Anthracite
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

