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Asus P526

Asus P526

#9790
Pantech Matrix Pro

Pantech Matrix Pro

#8027

Category Breakdown

Asus P526
Pantech Matrix Pro
Performance
29.631.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.532.3
Battery
13.113.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
9.015.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.416.6

Summary

  • The Asus P526 features a 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Pantech Matrix Pro has a slightly smaller 2.4-inch TFT display but offers 256K colors, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Matrix Pro has a faster 528 MHz CPU compared to the 200 MHz CPU in the P526, although both devices have 128MB of RAM.
  • Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack a front-facing camera.
  • The P526 has a 1300 mAh battery, slightly less than the Matrix Pro's 1320 mAh, and both devices do not support fast charging or wireless charging.
  • Software-wise, the P526 runs on Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, while the Matrix Pro uses Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, indicating a more updated software experience in the latter.
  • Overall, the Matrix Pro offers better display quality, performance, and software experience, while both devices have similar camera specifications and battery capacities.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus P526
Pantech Matrix Pro

General

Release Date

2007
2009

Announced

2007
2009

Description

N/A
Also known as Pantech C820

Display

Size

2.6"
2.4"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
528 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

128MB
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1320 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1320 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)
105.9 x 50.8 x 21.6 mm (4.17 x 2.0 x 0.85 in)

Weight

115 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Steel Blue

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
No

Bluetooth

1.2
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

1.1
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS

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 Standard

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A