Huawei Ascend G500
#7150
Huawei Ascend G526
#7048Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
Huawei Ascend G526
Performance
35.030.5
Camera
14.115.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.118.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.537.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.320.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the G526 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G500 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, whereas the G526 benefits from a more efficient quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both models have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the G526 can record at 30fps.
- The G500 has a 1930 mAh battery, while the G526 offers a marginally larger 1950 mAh capacity.
- Regarding software, the G500 runs on Android 4.0.4, and the G526 is upgraded to Android 4.1, providing a slightly improved software experience.
- Build quality shows the G526 is lighter and slimmer compared to the G500, which may enhance its portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
Huawei Ascend G526
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 65 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
134.5 x 67.5 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.66 x 0.39 in)
Weight
156 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, 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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass