Lenovo A789
The Lenovo A789 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 126.6 x 65.4 x 13.2 mm (4.98 x 2.57 x 0.52 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 154.8g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, June. Released 2012, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
154.8g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
126.6 x 65.4 x 13.2 mm (4.98 x 2.57 x 0.52 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Lenovo A789 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Lenovo A789 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Lenovo A789 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Lenovo A789 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the Lenovo A789 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Lenovo A789 ships with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Lenovo A789 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Lenovo A789 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Lenovo A789 has Yes.
