Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe S1 Lite
Microsoft Surface 2
Performance
53.560.4
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.923.1
Battery
22.71.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.322.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
29.421.9
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe S1 Lite features a compact build with a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi, while the Microsoft Surface 2 has a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 208 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe S1 Lite is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 octa-core processor, whereas the Surface 2 utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core CPU, with the Vibe having 16GB of RAM compared to the Surface's 32GB.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Vibe S1 Lite offering a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, while the Surface 2 has a 5 MP rear camera and a 3.5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity for the Vibe S1 Lite is 2700 mAh, while the Surface 2 does not specify a battery capacity.
- The Vibe runs on Android 5.1, providing a mobile experience, while the Surface 2 operates on Windows RT, offering a desktop-like interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe S1 Lite
Microsoft Surface 2
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
10.6"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
3.5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 71 x 8.6 mm (5.71 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
129 g
675.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Matte White, Matte Blue
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass

