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Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2

Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2

#7985
Lenovo A526

Lenovo A526

#7057

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
Lenovo A526
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2 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 with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Roma R2 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the A526 utilizes a more capable quad-core Mediatek MT6582M, which enhances multitasking.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
  • The Roma R2 has a smaller 1400 mAh battery compared to the A526's 2000 mAh, resulting in potentially shorter usage time.
  • Both devices run on Android 4.2, with the A526 having a slightly updated version at 4.2.2, providing a marginally improved software experience.
  • The build quality of the A526 is more defined with specific dimensions and weight, while the Roma R2 lacks detailed specifications in this area.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
Lenovo A526

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
Mali-400MP2

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

VGA
VGA

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

Dimensions

N/A
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)

Weight

N/A
145 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Blue, Red
Blue

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
N/A

Bluetooth

3.0
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

OS Version

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes