Asus P526
#9790
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
#9736Category Breakdown
Asus P526
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Performance
29.634.7
Camera
39.610.0
Display
9.515.2
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
9.024.3
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.411.6
Summary
- The Asus P526, released in 2007, features a 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5, launched in 2010, has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the P526 is equipped with a 200 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM, whereas the I5500 has a more capable 600 MHz CPU and 170MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the I5500 supports video recording at 320p@15fps, which the P526 does not specify.
- The P526 has a 1300mAh battery compared to the I5500's 1200mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The P526 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the I5500 operates on Android 2.1, upgradeable to 2.2, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the P526 is slightly heavier at 115g and thicker at 15.4mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer I5500 at 102g and 12.3mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus P526
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
Display
Size
2.6"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
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
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB
170MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
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@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
115 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
1.2
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity