| Hardware and OS | Lenovo A656 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2 | |
| Processor | MediaTek MT6589, 1200 MHz | |
| Processor cores number | 4 | |
| RAM | 512 Mb | |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | yes, volume of up to 32 GB | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX544 | |
| Display | Lenovo A656 | other phones |
| Type | colored IPS, sensor | |
| Size | 5" | |
| Resolution | 854x480 | |
| Pixel Density | 196 | |
| Touchscreen | multitouch, capacitive | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Connectivity | Lenovo A656 | other phones |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G | |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB | |
| SIM-card amount | 2 | |
| Camera | Lenovo A656 | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP | |
| Main camera functions | autofocus | |
| Video Recording | yes | |
| Multimedia | Lenovo A656 | other phones |
| Audio | MP3, WAV, WMA, FM-radio | |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm | |
| Design | Lenovo A656 | other phones |
| Case material | plastic | |
| Case type | classic | |
| Height | 142 mm | |
| Width | 73 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 162 grams | |
| Battery | Lenovo A656 | other phones |
| Capacity | 2000 mA?h | |
| Connector type for charging | micro-USB | |
| Other | Lenovo A656 | other phones |
| Sensors | illumination sensor, approaching sensor, compass | |
