The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo A5, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 172 g
- Body Thickness
- 9.8 mm
- against 12 mm
Lenovo A7, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Usable Surface
- 78.3 %
- against 73.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 46,128 | 113,125 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 456 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,499 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm Best value | 12 mm |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 146.2 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Best value | 172 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.9 % | 78.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 6.09″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A5 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | L18021, L18081, L18011 | L19111 |
