Gionee Ctrl V3
#6364
Lenovo A526
#5733Category Breakdown
Gionee Ctrl V3
Lenovo A526
Performance
26.838.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
17.418.9
Build
16.416.6
Connectivity
28.827.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.026.7
Summary
- The Gionee Ctrl V3 features a 4.3-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, providing a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ctrl V3 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, whereas the A526 offers a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, resulting in superior processing capability for the latter.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The A526 also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh in the Ctrl V3, potentially providing better longevity.
- On the software side, the Ctrl V3 runs on Android 4.0, while the A526 operates on a slightly newer Android 4.2.2, which may offer a better user experience.
- Build-wise, the Ctrl V3 is lighter at an unspecified weight, while the A526 weighs 145g and has slightly larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee Ctrl V3
Lenovo A526
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
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
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 67 x 9.8 mm (5.12 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
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
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
N/A
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity