Product comparison · 2 tablets

Lenovo Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek vs Lenovo Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek

52specifications compared
10differ
42identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:MT8382
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:MTK8121
Internal memory type
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:DDR2-SDRAM
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:LPDDR2-SDRAM
Product colour
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:Blue
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:Black
Position location
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:No
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:Yes
GPS (satellite)
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:No
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:Yes
Operating system version
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:4.2
Width
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:198 mm
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:121.2 mm
Depth
- Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek:121.2 mm
- Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek:9.9 mm

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Comparison of A3500, A7-40
84 specifications	A Lenovo Idea Tab A3500 Mediatek Model A3500 View product	B Lenovo Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek Model A7-40 View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	17.8 cm (7")	17.8 cm (7")
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor family	Mediatek	Mediatek
Processor modelDiffers	MT8382	MTK8121
Processor cores	4	4
Processor frequency	1.3 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor architecture	ARM Cortex-A7	ARM Cortex-A7
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	LPDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
3G standardsKnown for one	HSDPA, HSUPA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Messagingidentical
E-mailKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Form factor	Slate	Slate
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Device type	Mobile tablet	Mobile tablet
Performance2 differ
Position locationDiffers	No	Yes
GPS (satellite)Differs	No	Yes
Google applicationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Google Play
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionDiffers	4.2.2 Jelly Bean	4.2
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity	3450 mAh	3450 mAh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 h
Media formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMR, MP3, WMA
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3GP, AVI, FLV, H.263, H.264, MKV, MPEG4, WMV
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	198 mm	121.2 mm
DepthDiffers	121.2 mm	9.9 mm
HeightDiffers	9.9 mm	198 mm
Weight	320 g	320 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard included	No	No
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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