Lenovo LePhone S2
#8442
Plum Compass 2
#7540Category Breakdown
Lenovo LePhone S2
Plum Compass 2
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.453.3
Summary
- The Lenovo LePhone S2 features a smaller 3.8-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Plum Compass 2 has a larger 5.0-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LePhone S2 is powered by a dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, whereas the Compass 2 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 chipset.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Compass 2 includes a 2 MP selfie camera, unlike the LePhone S2.
- The LePhone S2 has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Compass 2 offers a larger 2000 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the LePhone S2 runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), whereas the Compass 2 is equipped with a more recent Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the LePhone S2 is more compact and lighter at 120g, compared to the heavier 165g of the Compass 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo LePhone S2
Plum Compass 2
General
Release Date
2012
2018
Announced
2012
2018
Description
For China Unicom
Also known as Plum Z518
Display
Size
3.8"
5"
Type
LCD
TN TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC7731C
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122 x 60 x 10.9 mm (4.80 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
144 x 72.7 x 9.8 mm (5.67 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
Weight
120 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes