Lenovo A889
#5776
Sony Xperia E4 Dual
#5992Category Breakdown
Lenovo A889
Sony Xperia E4 Dual
Performance
42.642.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
21.820.8
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
28.932.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.525.6
Summary
- The Lenovo A889 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a lower pixel density of ~184 ppi, while the Sony Xperia E4 Dual has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher pixel density of ~220 ppi, resulting in sharper visuals.
- Both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6582 chipset and have identical RAM and storage configurations, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The A889's rear camera is 8 MP, offering better resolution than the E4 Dual's 5 MP camera, but the latter supports 1080p video recording, which the A889 does not.
- In terms of battery capacity, the A889 has a slightly larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the E4 Dual's 2300 mAh.
- The A889 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the E4 Dual operates on a more recent Android 4.4.4, potentially providing a better software experience.
- The A889 is heavier at 192g, whereas the E4 Dual is lighter at 144g, contributing to differences in build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A889
Sony Xperia E4 Dual
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 85.4 x 9 mm (6.46 x 3.36 x 0.35 in)
137 x 74.6 x 10.5 mm (5.39 x 2.94 x 0.41 in)
Weight
192 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.1, A2DP, aptX
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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity