alcatel Evolve 2
#7227
Lenovo A526
#5733Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve 2
Lenovo A526
Performance
29.538.8
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.018.9
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
27.327.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.926.7
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve 2 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lenovo A526 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve 2 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the A526 offers a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A526 supports video recording, which the Evolve 2 does not.
- The Evolve 2 has a smaller 1400 mAh battery compared to the A526's 2000 mAh, indicating longer usage potential for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Evolve 2 runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the A526 operates on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), which may affect user experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Evolve 2 being lighter at 121.1g versus the A526's 145g, but both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve 2
Lenovo A526
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
For T-Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.6 x 64.5 x 11.7 mm (4.79 x 2.54 x 0.46 in)
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
Weight
121.1 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
N/A
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity