Lenovo A516
The Lenovo A516 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 146g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 218 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Weight
146g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
