| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $150.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 220 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
|
| Launch | Announced | 2012, June. Released 2012, August |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 126.6 x 65.4 x 13.2 mm (4.98 x 2.57 x 0.52 in) |
| Weight | 154.8 g (5.43 oz) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM) | |
| Display | Type | TFT |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~55.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX531u | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 4GB 512MB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Video | 720p | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Features | No | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Positioning | GPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio, FM transmitter | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR EU | 0.44 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Lenovo A789
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Lenovo A789 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 4 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2000mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Lenovo A789 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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