Huawei Ascend W1
#6904
Lenovo A526
#5733Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W1
Lenovo A526
Performance
39.538.8
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.118.9
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
27.027.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.426.7
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W1 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lenovo A526 offers a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the W1 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the A526 utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6582M, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A526 supports video recording, which the W1 does not.
- The A526 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the W1's 1950 mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
- The W1 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, while the A526 operates on Android 4.2.2, providing different software experiences for users.
- In terms of build, the W1 is lighter at 130g and more compact, whereas the A526 is heavier at 145g and slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W1
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
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
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
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1950 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm (4.90 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
Weight
130 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, red, black, white
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-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
N/A
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity