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Lenovo P700i

Lenovo P700i

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Micromax Canvas A1

Micromax Canvas A1

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Category Breakdown

Lenovo P700i
Micromax Canvas A1
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8

Summary

  • The Lenovo P700i features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax Canvas A1 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the P700i is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, whereas the Canvas A1 utilizes a more efficient quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Canvas A1 offers a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the P700i.
  • The P700i has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Canvas A1's 1700 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the P700i runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Canvas A1 comes with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1, providing a more modern software experience.
  • Build quality shows the P700i is heavier at 162g and thicker at 12.8mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Canvas A1 at 136g and 9mm.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lenovo P700i
Micromax Canvas A1

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2012
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

PowerVR SGX531u
Mali-400MP2

Memory

4GB (1.85GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Front Camera

N/A
2 MP

Front Camera Details

VGA
2 MP

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2500 mAh
1700 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

125.6 x 64.6 x 12.8 mm (4.94 x 2.54 x 0.50 in)
132 x 67 x 9 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)

Weight

162 g
136 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Dark Blue, White
Black, White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

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

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One

OS Version

Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes