Lenovo A5 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo A5 vs Sony Xperia R1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 10:48 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:40 PM

Compare Sony Xperia R1 X Lenovo A5 (32GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) Compare Lenovo A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (32GB)

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10 Advantages Lenovo A5 (32GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+295 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.45"5% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2620 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)4% Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10% Thinner
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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Model	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Xperia R1 (G2199)
Other model names	联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim	Sony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199
Country or region available	China	India
Brand	Lenovo	Sony
Release date	6/1/2018	11/1/2017
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2620 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Plastic body • ZUI 3.9	• Colors: Black, Silver • 2.5D curved glass • Exmor Sony sensor • 4G VoLTE • WiFi Miracast • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Lenovo A5 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo A5 vs Sony Xperia R1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (32GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate