Category Breakdown
Asus P526
Asus P552w
Performance
29.632.0
Camera
39.611.6
Display
9.59.5
Battery
13.111.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
9.023.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.49.8
Summary
- The Asus P526 features a 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the P552w has a slightly larger 2.8-inch display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P526 is powered by a 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU, whereas the P552w offers a faster 624 MHz Marvell Tavor CPU, providing better overall responsiveness.
- Both models have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the P552w can record video at 320p@24fps, which is an improvement over the P526.
- The P526 has a 1300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the P552w's 1100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The P526 runs on Windows Mobile 6.0, while the P552w benefits from an updated Windows Mobile 6.1, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the P526 being slightly heavier and thicker than the P552w.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus P526
Asus P552w
General
Release Date
2007
2008
Announced
2007
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 850
N/A
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Marvell Tavor 624 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 58 x 15.4 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.61 in)
102 x 60.5 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.38 x 0.57 in)
Weight
115 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
1.2
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

