• 5.5" (1280x720) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 8-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2500 mAh

The Lenovo S856 phone has a 5.5-inch (1280x720) IPS LCD screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.6MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh and the main processor is a MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductLenovo S856 (Launched 2014-10-01)
Display5.5" 1280x720 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.6-MP
Computing
  • MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB Storage
  • MicroSD (32GB max.)
Battery2500 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 175g (6.2oz), 151x77.8x9 mm (5.94 x 3.06 x 0.35 inches)
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5.5"
Display/Body Ratio71.0%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)267 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)2500 mAh
Talk Time24 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8926 Snapdragon 400
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options8GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size32GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.4.2
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Connector TypeMicro USB
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Proximity

Lenovo S856 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. the Lenovo S856 has not been rated as water-resistant as we do not have an IP-Rating.
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No, the Lenovo S856 1280x720 resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Lenovo S856 is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Lenovo S856 does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Lenovo S856 is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE cat3 (102/51 Mbps).
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No, the Lenovo S856 is not a 5G smartphone.
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No, the Lenovo S856 is not a USB-C phone.
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No, the Lenovo S856's battery cannot be removed.

Lenovo S856 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better