Category Breakdown
Lenovo S939
XOLO Hive 8X
Performance
50.153.0
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.218.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.230.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.225.2
Summary
- The Lenovo S939 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the XOLO Hive 8X has a smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the S939 is powered by a slightly faster octa-core 1.7 GHz CPU compared to the 1.4 GHz in the Hive 8X, although both use the Mediatek chipset.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Hive 8X supports 1080p video recording, whereas the S939 does not specify video capabilities.
- The S939 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 1920 mAh battery in the Hive 8X, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the S939 runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the Hive 8X operates on a newer Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- In terms of build quality, the S939 is bulkier and heavier, measuring 159 x 84 x 8.7 mm and weighing 171.5g, whereas the Hive 8X is more compact at 140 x 70 x 7.9 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo S939
XOLO Hive 8X
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-450MP4
Memory
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, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
1920 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1920 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159 x 84 x 8.7 mm (6.26 x 3.31 x 0.34 in)
140 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
171.5 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

