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

