Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
#6392
Lenovo A526
#5733Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
Lenovo A526
Performance
35.938.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.018.9
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
30.127.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.926.7
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
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 Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity