Camera and Internal Storage
The Lenovo A7000 comes with an 8 MP main camera unit at its back that is supplemented with auto focus and LED flash. Also, there is a 5 MP front facing selfie snapper for clicking self portrait shots and video conferencing. This makes the smartphone a decent device when it comes to imaging and hence, it can compete with the other devices in the segment.
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Storage wise, the Lenovo smartphone comes packed with a standard 8 GB native storage capacity that can be expanded further with the help of a micro SD card. There are much better offerings in the segment with enhanced storage capacities onboard.
Processor and Battery
In terms of hardware, the Lenovo A7000 is equipped with a 1.5 GHz octa core MediaTek MT6752M processor that is backed by a 16 core Mali-T760 graphics unit and 2 GB of RAM for graphic handling and multi-tasking. This processor is found on some mid range smartphones that are available in the market and hence, its capabilities are known. The battery operating under the hood of the A7000 is a 2,900 mAh unit. Though the vendor has not revealed the backup rendered by this battery, the unit is expected to provide a decent life under mixed usage.
Display and Features
The display used in the Lenovo offering is a 5.5 inch HD IPS display that carries a screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels. This screen is pretty decent enough for a mid-range smartphone, but it can render impressive performance for the usual tasks with an average pixel density of 294 pixels per inch.
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Other features of the Lenovo A7000 include connectivity aspects such as dual SIM functionality, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. Also, the device is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Also, there is Dolby Atmos technology for superior audio quality.
Comparison
The Lenovo A7000 will be a tough challenger to the other octa core devices in the market including Micromax Yureka, HTC Desire 816G, Panasonic Eluga S, Xolo Omega 5.5 and more.
Key Specs
What we Like
Decent imaging hardwareCapable internals4G LTE support
Price and Conclusion
The Lenovo A7000 priced at Rs 8,999 comes with decent specifications and supports 4G. The handset comes with impressive aspects that will impress those users seeking a capable device. The smartphone takes advantage of an octa core processor, decent battery and other powerful innards. The handset is priced appropriately and it is on par with its competitors.
