Lenovo A616
The Lenovo A616 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6732M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 149.9 x 77.1 x 9.2 mm (5.90 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6732M (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,250 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6732M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 178 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6732M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
178 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
Capacity
2,250 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
174g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
149.9 x 77.1 x 9.2 mm (5.90 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Lenovo A616 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Lenovo A616 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Lenovo A616 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Lenovo A616 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Lenovo A616 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Lenovo A616 ships with Android 4.4 (KitKat).
The Lenovo A616 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Lenovo A616 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Lenovo A616 has 4.0, A2DP.
