Gionee Marathon M4
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Philips V526
#5871Category Breakdown
Gionee Marathon M4
Philips V526
Performance
39.638.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.456.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
41.142.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.826.2
Summary
- The Gionee Marathon M4 and Philips V526 both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Gionee uses Super AMOLED technology while the Philips employs IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Gionee has 2GB of RAM compared to the Philips' 1GB, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Philips is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor versus the Gionee's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, ensuring long usage times, but neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The Gionee runs on Android 5 with Amigo 3, while the Philips operates on a slightly updated Android 5.1, providing a marginally improved software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Gionee being slightly lighter at 176g compared to the Philips at 189g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee Marathon M4
Philips V526
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.7 x 71.2 x 10.2 mm (5.70 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
145 x 73.4 x 10 mm (5.71 x 2.89 x 0.39 in)
Weight
176 g
189 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 5 (Lollipop), Amigo 3
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass