Lenovo S856
#5516
LG K7 (2017)
#5976Category Breakdown
Lenovo S856
LG K7 (2017)
Performance
43.641.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
56.554.4
Battery
21.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.845.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.525.7
Summary
- The Lenovo S856 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the LG K7's 5.0-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity for the S856.
- In terms of performance, the S856 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, while the K7 uses a Mediatek MT6737M, with the S856 having a slightly higher CPU clock speed.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the K7 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the S856's 1.6 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2500 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The S856 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the K7 benefits from a more updated Android 6.0.1, enhancing its software experience.
- Build quality favors the K7 with a lighter weight of 143g versus the S856's 175g and a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo S856
LG K7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.6 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 77.8 x 9 mm (5.94 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Titan, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity