Lenovo A316i

  • Released 2014, April
    121g, 12.2mm thickness
    Android 4.2.2
    4GB 512MB RAM storage, microSD slot
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  • 4.0"
    480x800 pixels
  • 2MP
    Video recorder
  • 512MB RAM
    MT6572
  • 1300mAh
    Li-Ion

Lenovo A316i - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
  HSDPA 850 / 1900
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Launch Announced 2014, April
Status Available. Released 2014, April
Body Dimensions 117 x 63.5 x 12.2 mm (4.61 x 2.5 x 0.48 in)
Weight 121 g (4.27 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 512MB RAM
Main Camera Single 2 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 432 h (2G) / Up to 384 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 12 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)
Misc Colors Black
SAR 0.74 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)    
Price About 50 EUR

Lenovo A316i - User Reviews

  • Use this phone since 2014, my first android. nowadays still using it as wifi hotspot

  • custom rom it. u will get lolipop

  • Me too,same u problem

  • Me too...why ???

  • Why my phone lenovo A316i stark,when me on this phone ...

  • i hate this phone because it uses older version.

  • its so so boring

  • same thing with my phone, worst is i've had it repaired for the 3rd time now..

  • I love this phone, this phone is very easy to use and easy to modify it system. B) STRONG PHONE!

  • That stupid power button makes me angry and installed a volume power unlock apps. Right now I don't know what I did, but it just won't start on the phone. It only base on luck that this phone can start on to desktop screen by long time and several restart. Now I have to make sure this phone battery won't die because it takes a decades for it to start on.

  • dunno, but im have fun with this phone.. low cost but give more value for my activities if compared with price.. nice phone acctually, i dont have problems with the battery (considered in fact android consumes power) if want great result of camera, i will using DSLR (considered that i never found a great camera result of mobile phone) dont have problem at all.. also using an asus zen 2 and sams tab 3..

  • i want to deactivate auto connect to gps on my lenevo a 316i

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  • how do i transfer, move or store from phone memory to sd card. i have tried putting it in sd mode in storage but it still keeps on storing in phone storage and it is almost full there that is why i want to use my sd card

  • My phone won't switch on,i've repair my phone twice,but doesn't working

  • my phone is switched off again its not getting on what i should do?

  • As far as I know if your phone won't accept any sim card, that means that the phone's power amplifier needs to be replaced. Hope this helped you.

  • Why is it they my Lenovo A316i will not open if there's a sim card but will work if i remove the sim card?

  • Actually i use Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus. But my sister use this phone and she say the phone sucks. Camera is just 1MP. And the battery fast weak. The battery is too big. And i wodering why Lenovo launch a non led flash camera? My Ace Plus Have Led flash. And the price is RM299 when release?! This nowadays RM299 you can get Samsung Galaxy V Plus.

  • for people who wants to use dual 3G on this phone, you can use a CUSTOME ROM with dual-3G supported for this phone. :v i think this phone is very easy to use and easy to modify it system.

  • Very-very slowly

  • Yes, the battery is sh*t. First it started hyper-draining from 25% to 0% in like a 1-2 minutes, and now it got worse. It shuts down when overheated and can start hyper-draining even when 70% full. New battery the only solution!

  • i have the same problem. the phone is automatically turn off when my battery is around 40%. getting heat so fast.

  • i have the same problem. the phone is automatically turn off when my battery is around 40%. getting heat so fast.

  • i face tool dl image fail problem, i did every thing with it but still no better response. i completely stuck up with this phone,

  • How to upgrade Android Jellybean to Android Kitkat?

  • My phone does not internet connection continuously.suddenly it stopped connection.pls.help me.

  • it pissing me when it comes to the dual sim card functions. Because the other sim card slot support GSM only and its annoyed me for being no signal for sim 2 slot all time. Could somebody help me?

  • nice phone, strong Battery,just cool

  • Bad phone!!!dont buy this phone,the battery drains very very fast and it will swift off automatically!!!!

  • my mobile software corrupted with in 6 months

  • Our company using handphone Lenovo A316i. I only can turn on the handphone untill the Lenovo logo appear then stuck on the logo appearances.

  • my phone lenovo a316i automatically switch off

  • My phone does not connect to internet when it is on data on

  • this phone is sucks......its always lagg......

  • Follow this. Go to. Setting →more...→mobile networks →acces point names → make new proxy of network. Name. Telenor GPRS. Apn . internet. Apn. Default and save to use Internet. My mobile is lenovo a316i

  • the camera suck and it is so lagg

  • Not connected celllerur data who set celluler connection

  • This phone is quite durable , accudently dropped it from 2m high and no damage !

  • mm.. for me, it's a good enough phone. thank you.

  • hey, you can login play store through phone's browser first.

  • I guess you got a second-hand (used) phone. First, make sure that the "google play store" app is enabled in your phone: -goto android "setting" menu. -select "apps". -in the "apps" menu, select "all" option. -seek "google play store" app icon, then select it. -in the "google play store" app menu, sets "enable" button to on. -then get out from the android "setting" menu, finish. Second, run the "UC browser" (which is included in this phone), then goto "google store" website. And then try to get an app you like.

  • What you mean by "formating" ?

  • why is my phone can't open this play store.

  • how to connect data???

  • haii,morning... I ask some questions, why is that my cellphone A316i,after i formatting my phone, there is always attached in phone, all my apps n lenovo launcher has stopped.. what should i do.? plz help me,.. thanks.

  • Try to remove some apps. to your phone and try again to download ^_^

  • Why cant I download things from play store? it stated "Could not be downloaed due to an error. (194). Please advice. Thank you

  • i hard reset my lenovo phone because it shows google software not responding...still its the same error...and when i restart my phone it stays on the lenovo logo...can you send me a solution???thanks

  • Data not working....wifi is ok..

  • Internet not working when data is selected, wifi is OK.

  • My phone levono 316i free how to restart

  • my phone is not teach to screen

  • My phone is slow plz ans me

  • HELP!! My phone cant touch or its freeze and then it forcing to close! What should I do to fix this?

  • why all apps of google are unfortunately ??

  • This cell is very practice but its low internal memory cause problems downloading apps.

  • yes this cell have every thing f.b whatsapp skpye imo etc

  • download @playstore

  • pls does this phone have what's up?

  • Please help me. When I insert the sim my mobile is auto of. what is the solution? thanks in advance.

  • my A613i work successful and is d best phine that make me fill the sense of the smartphones i love the lenovo products. Lenivo is the best

  • It is your network problem

  • How to connect pc internet

  • my question is, why is my internet connection in my phone is connected but there is no internet? what will i do?

  • Surprised at most comments posted here. My Lenovo A316i is working perfectly! Its an amazing low budget device. It does as much as what the BIG mobile devices does.

  • The battery

  • please help me!!!!! my lenovo always have connection lost when playing clash of clash..i just buy this phone in a few month...can any one help me....

  • why when i on the hp its only appear that logo , and im trying to fix that what you say but nothing change . im wait afew minutes but nothing . help me .

  • how to block push message? already unmarked "Enable Push Message" but the message keep received.

  • 1. How to delete contacts , I have tried it but it show contacts cannot be deleted I t only can be hide Please explain 2. My phone always hang why

  • I have thw same problem

  • What's the difference between lenovo a316i and a369i ??

  • How up to internet memmory

  • my phone is not opening ! the only thing that appears is the logo of its model ..

  • hi there for you to take screenshots you just need to press power button and volume down button at same time

  • Is there a battery that can be purchased for this model? I need to replace my battery because it's not already functioning.

  • Can i edit or delete a single contacts that input wrongly? Tried all suggestions eg press on the intended contact but shows only copy / copy to dialer / country code / assoc SIM card, is there other option? Thanks.

  • tap power+volume down

  • hold the lock button and volume down button at the same time

  • How to take a screen shot???

  • how to get the SD card frm the phone? Thanks

  • How do you activate the dual SIM capability of the phone?

  • it happen to me as well

  • i had lenovo A316I cellphone after power on LCD became frozen with its logo a massage displayed tool image dl failed appeared

  • All my applications don't work with Wifi.why?

  • just use this phone for only one month until it is no longer turning on.. what will i do?

  • HELP!!! fail to apply update zip from OTA, with original recovery nor CWW nor TWRP...

  • All my applications don't work with Wifi.why?

  • Cheapest dual sim smartphone. Do not expect much. But its ok for simple usage.

  • Because of the firmware

  • how to fix my phone when i restart it it shows the lenovo logo then turn black and never turn on?

  • why my internal memory is so small

  • Why my media storage only 122mb???? Damn it

  • becoz the system take 2gb.. that why ur hp only left 2gb form 4gb

  • I buy this phone just as a few days ago...when I checked the internal memory....it's just 2 gb I'm proud because that's great.....when I browse in the internet about my device.....I found that this device have 4 gb internal.....why?????? plz help me

  • It's same with me :(

  • power+volume down at the same time

  • Press Power Button + Volume Up

  • How to take screen shot

  • It depends on you analyze it first

  • Should i buy it??

  • great

  • Yeah....the camera not gud so you need to download yet camera360

  • I lyk dIs phone ......but its camera not gud

  • Hey I like this phone its good not lag can play games and everything I love it.....I got this phone now

  • press the power button and the volume down button in the same time .

  • Throw it away!

  • it means when it will not turn it on the cellphone.......it means it can not boot the device anymore....you need to fix it at once..........it happend also to my cp last 2 years

  • I m very unhappy cos it has slowed down n m unable to save pictures received in my groups to gallery. Earlier it did n as i was trying to delete unwanted ones i accidently delete all n now when i do get pictures they remain in the group. I the galley is only the videos received saved. Please help as i want to save pictures received n m sad for losing all beautiful ones received over 6 mths. Thank you. Please do help to solve this.

  • I m very unhappy cos it has slowed down n m unable to save pictures received in my groups to gallery. Earlier it did n as i was trying to delete unwanted ones i accidently delete all n now when i do get pictures they remain in the group. I the galley is only the videos received saved. Please help as i want to save pictures received n m sad for losing all beautiful ones received over 6 mths. Thank you. Please do help to solve this.

  • when i watch movie in youtube, my phone easily stop...i did'nt work. When i tried to press the off button, it wont work at all. When i removed the battery and put it again and turn it on, it just flash the lenovo image and it wont open.Its almost 24 hrs that i did not use my phone. What will i do? I guess i need to replace it...what do you think? help me. I just bought it last October 2014.

  • nvm, i found out already on how to edit phone contact details not mentioned in users manual. go to phone contact you want to edit then press the first (leftmost button) a menu will open, then press edit. :}

  • press the power button and the lower volume button at the same time

  • why did my lenovo is android 2.3.6 gingerbread ??? help me its not android 4.2 jellybean :'(

  • i think this phone based on my hands-on experience is a good and low-cost entry level smartphone.. though if i have a choice i would buy the Asus Zenphone 4 for a thousand bucks more, but since this phone was just a christmas gift from my brother from saudi, who am i to resist? i dislike the crappy camera with zero flash.. hell, even my 7 yr old N3120classic nokia phone which has same 2mp camera have a flash that go with it.. and yea the battery easily drains.. and im still working on finding a way to edit/add detail to an existing phone contact? say i want to add email address to a previous phone contact with only a phone number.. how???

  • There is a problem with the plug of the headphones....when did u buy the headphones

  • My father bought it to me last year. When i got it i try my headphones on it. But its audio jack are malfunctioning i guess.. When i put my headphones on it the sign will appear and suddenly lost.... How can i fix it.. I try a lot of headphones on this freaking cp my father said he will replace this annoying cp....

  • Can not be swipe the screen when you take a screenshot???

  • on 30th december i purchased this phone and i have a proble both sim is not working only one sim showing signal., how to fix it?

  • Hold power key and volume down key simultaneously

  • I bought the phone 2weeks ago and it worked great until l saw a message that prompted me to update system and l pressed "yes" a few minutes after the phone shut down and up till this moment the phone refused to boot.What should ldo?

  • May I know how to uninstall stock apps that come pre-install with this phone. Ie. 1) Fish Joy 2) Texas Poker Reason to uninstall is to gain back some storage & I never use this apps. Thx

  • can a lenovo upgrade the internal storage????

  • how do you take a screenshot in lenovo A316i

  • do framaroot really work for lenovo a316i?

  • Can it be upgrade to 1gb?

  • It can't connect to my computer with the cord even when it was brand new. How can I fix it?

  • Ram upgrade to 1gb

  • Battery lasting

  • This phone is better in low cost but i found this phone is useless for Pictures; it doesn't have good Camera. I think this phone must have minimum 3 or above m-pixel camera. Thank you!

  • I bought it last week.

  • when did you buy your lenovo a316i ?

  • I take picture but it does not save in the gallery? And the phone does not detect my memory card? Help please.

  • i dont want the 3 G service, i have my wireless internet, how can i disable this 3G?

  • Lenovo A316i is a great smartphone, i acknowledge that. Mine fell into water, any hope of it being revived?

  • Problem Solved. Has someting to do with the firewall settings. As for overheating when using GPS, I just keep it in the shade away from direct sunlight. :)

  • Hi. I have a problem in texting my other contacts with the same sim. i got this smartphone last dec. 5 from my cousin in riyadh and today, after texting i got "messege not sent" and i want to know how to fix it or may you help me to fix it please. Reply Asap

  • Good Mobile

  • try framaroot to root

  • I have the same problem with the pixel thing as well as storage capacity. 1 mega pixel and only 2 GB storage capacity. Can you give me advice to make everything right I will be greatful

  • go to camera setting to change "preview size" from full screen to standard , then u will get 2 megapixel

  • i have a problem with this phone when i open camera settings i found picture size only 1 megapixel how to adjust it to 2 megapixel

  • how to view the pic widely??

  • why my data connection can,t connect to the internet

  • Lenovo a316i phone i think is the best smartphone i have.. it was really good but problems came when the battery suddenly died and the greatest problem is, even Lenovo Stations/centers don't have such batteries.. i went to many places already even malls but i cant find one.. i'm really stressed right now..

  • how to delete the sticker in the facebook messages, anybody could tell me?

  • I am very satisfied of this phone. Do not forget that this is a low cost model but however dual SIM, GPS, and dual core CPU with a reasonable amount of RAM. Prise/Quality/Functionalities ratio is excellent.

  • You need a coin. Stick it in the slot on the lower right angle of the phone, turn counterclockwise and it opens right away.

  • How can I make a WiFi for this phone?

  • Why it is hard to open the back cover of this phone A316i? Anyone who can teach me how to open it easy?

  • What is the model number of Lenovo a316i?

  • This phone is good choice, and cheap price. Now i'm using it in every time.

  • you need to reformat your phone now,

  • chepest best smartphone

  • How to delete name contact on phone and Sim card

  • I bought the phone recently and it is good.d touch it OK. let lenovo company work more on battery.

  • i found this one the cheapest and best phone. i am using with wifi and got the battery life one full day . touch is perfect and other functions also. getting antivirus function give more secure. love it and like it. first experience with lenova and its the best one with this range.

  • i buy phone lenovo316 before two week the screen touch not answer can you help me

  • hi can anyone teach me how to set my lenovo when there is message on my phone it does not automatically open on its own.

  • how can I change the fonts style on this phone

  • i have this phone in 2 months ago. i am very enjoy with this phone.

  • today i will purchased this phone after one month i will post my review

  • I bought the phone today, I hope to enjoy usage. ...will report back.

  • I just want to ask the process in connecting the wifi, i did everything but it did not work. hoping for the response. thanks.

  • I can't access the GPRS....

  • in my opinion the problem with this phone just in battery

  • if im using 3g, the battery has only 1300mah which is not really good for smart phone....

  • if im using 3g

  • i have already this, but the battery life takes only 4 to 5 hours only....

  • My contacts on my phone went missing just like that, it says 'No Contacs' . How do i recover?

  • Thank you for your suggestions for a English manual for the Lenovo A 316 bht none of them came up with a manual website Any further suggestions please.

  • Had to take mine back to the store to get them to program it for the data to work

  • Can anybody please tell me how I can get an English manual. . Came with a Chines manual Thank you

  • Using this phone for about one month now, this is my first smartphone. For me, it works fine but with some issues. 1. Battery heats up when gps navigation is turned on for about 30 minutes, and the phone gives 'high temp' warning. 2 wifi connection issue, can connect to wifi but can not browse the internet. Is it just me, or does anybody here have the same issue with this phone?

  • Apart from the low price, i guess it is recommended for early smartphone user. Being a windows phone user (also), this phone is terrible. The worst probably the battery, it drains rapidly. Other than that, of course OS wise, this kind of specs is not for android! Period!!!

  • this phone have 1MP camera for real not 2MP camera, right guys?

  • Good phone given the budget apart from few glitches 1. The phone does not have any option to mute the vibration when the call is connected. 2. Battery backup is poor, battery stays only on calls & browsing/gaming drains the battery. 3. Games crashes not a good phone for gaming. 4. For 2mp camera clicks decent images outdoor n sports, bad image quality in dim light. 5. Decent touch quality. 6. Heats up while charging if any app is run and switches off

  • How to edit & delete the contacts in lenovo A316i

  • Why i cant do like that ?

  • For screenshoot in this phone , you must press power button and volume button down and finish

  • go to settings ..then...app..from there i did it..

  • Why when i use whatsup it always not work...sometimes ok some not ok

  • Sound Speaker in Lenovo its So Can't Controler,How To Reprair It?

  • I cannot play games to long. It suddenly crashes

  • error on my lenovo a316,cannot connect to camera. how to fix it

  • I have two google account in my device. How can I remove either one of them? Thank you.

  • hello i would like to ask how to fix my phone the unit is lenovo a316i because when i open my phone it is only for logo...

  • hard reset ur phone.. long press power button + volume up (or down) until it resets.. on the screen (which looks like MS Prompt), choose factory reset (or erase all data).. use volume up/down to navigate and press power button to choose.. then wait for a few minutes.. goodluck..! :D this can also be used for stolen phones.. LMAO :D

  • Nokia X are better

  • screenshot, press and hold together lock and volume down key.

  • How root lenovo a316

  • hi.. need help please, this morning i find my phone was locked due to too many pattern unlock attempt and now the phone is asking my phone is asking me to sign in to my google account, which of course my gmail right?. i've been trying the whole day but i cant get through.. someone pls advise... i need to use my phone... and do i need to have an internet connection for this? bcz currently i dont have.

  • Hi How can I take screenshot ? I tray with power and home baton and all the solutions from the net and nothing....

  • (+) The ppi density of screen is good speaker is good Many games run smoothly (-) Camera is not too clear Sometimes the camera cannot save the picture Cannot change fonts

  • better than lenovo a369i..with gps support

  • Got it.

  • How to root?

  • How to root? 😄

  • How to root?

  • yes you can change your font, if your mobile set is rooted

  • it this phone available in the market

  • Awwww thats too bad, i just ordered it online yesterday. How about fonts? Does it have different fonts to choose from?

  • -Cannot play simple classic games from happybay -Cannot play bruce lee dragon warrior game

  • NO backlit for those three capacitive button. Frustation at highest level when using in the dark room at night.

  • Does this have backlit touch buttons? Please reply

  • What Is The Difference Between Lenovo A316i and Lenovo A316?

  • i just bought it 10 days ago, for me, i was satisfied with this phone, all games run smoothly, only the battery life make me compromise, i hope that there has available higher mAh battery compatible for this phone,.,.but for me, this phone is relly great.,.,

  • How to set for typing chiness and thai

  • I Likwe it

  • the battery temperature is get very hot though in a few using. is lenovo sale the suitable battery which is have bigger power/mAh??

  • phone with bad camera

  • Ram may be same like A369i, 470mb free

  • The phone always showing battery under temperature, ask me to remove the battery. The camera is not very clear.

  • how much ram is there for the user?please comment as fast as you can.

  • This phone is great the only flaws are no flash, battery life and its slightly thick. The rest is awesome. :D

  • Oic. Tnx for d info.

  • Half of it is for the system

  • just bought it last friday.. So Far so Good as i expected.. Just a question it says 4Gb internal Storage but i can only use half? why?

  • when lenovo A316i is coming to India?

  • i wanna buy it

  • This phone better than a369i, have OTA update, better design and better GPS. Power + volume up have option for boot, this make problem when install cwm and my phone get bootloop sometimes. If anybody have stock flash or stock room please let me know. Thanks

  • this phone?! compare to its price? way too cheap! It is affordable and have good performance for internet apps for example facebook,wechat,kakao talk,etc. less money? want to buy smartphone? this is the best choice!!! Cheers! @o@

  • How about the battery

  • where i will get it in Kuwait

  • I like this phone and price and i fell next mounth i buy this phone r u avaiable this phone......

  • I like this phon and price. next mo

  • It scores 11160 on Antutu benchmark. that's above samsung galaxy S2. this phone is great, with great price too. come on, go buy it.

  • when can we expect this phone in South Africa?

  • I bought this phone this april 16, this phone is a beast. Best and affordable for the specs. Dead trigger 2 is running so smooth and the other games that I've played like, Subway, Dark avenger, Fruit ninja, and many more. This phone can run heavy games without game boosters or anything. No comment for this phone. use it like a beast.

  • you people need to bring it ghana i think it is going to over our markets

  • have u considered the nigerian market yet?

  • While this might be just OK, the killer mobile in this range is the JiaYu F1- 4inch Sony screen, 5MP Cam autofocus, 2400 mAh Battery, all for $ 70 intnational price $ 50 in China. When JiaYu bring this to India they can write their own ticket.

  • Additional info: 2.2gb user available internal memory Not upgradeable to jellybean 4.3 No LED notification light(s) Menu/Back/Home keys not backlit Plastic back cover tricky to remove A basic android experience with surprisingly solid performance given the price. This is the cheapest android phone I've seen with such specs (ignoring the pathetic camera). The 1.3ghz dual core CPU makes for a smooth and pleasant experience (animations and transitions are a joy to behold). At this price this dual sim phone is a beast.

  • bring this to India, no one will even think of buying anything else.

  • 512 Ram 4gb internal memory Android jelly bean n much more In such low price this mobile will rock in india Lenovo should launch this mobile in india soon Hurry up My Birthday is coming I wanna buy it

  • price is very n!ce

  • bring this phone to RSA, it will sell like hot cakes! good for emerging markets.

  • This is a good phone