Lenovo Phab
#6859
Lenovo Phab2
#6860Category Breakdown
Lenovo Phab
Lenovo Phab2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.953.9
Summary
- The Lenovo Phab features a larger 6.98-inch display compared to the Phab2's 6.4-inch screen, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Phab2 has a higher pixel density at ~229 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Phab is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1GB of RAM, while the Phab2 uses a Mediatek MT8735 with 3GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Phab2 benefits from a wider aperture (f/2.0) and phase detection autofocus.
- The Phab has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4250 mAh compared to the Phab2's 4050 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The Phab runs on Android 5.1, while the Phab2 is updated to Android 6.0, providing a more refined software experience.
- In terms of build, the Phab is heavier at 250g, while the Phab2 is lighter at 225g, contributing to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Phab
Lenovo Phab2
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.98"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT8735
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4250 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4250 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
186 x 97 x 8.9 mm (7.32 x 3.82 x 0.35 in)
175 x 89.5 x 9.6 mm (6.89 x 3.52 x 0.38 in)
Weight
250 g
225 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Tuxedo Black, Polar White, Aqua Blue, Cherry Red
Gunmetal Grey, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes