Karbonn Sparkle V
#6861
Lenovo A526
#5733Category Breakdown
Karbonn Sparkle V
Lenovo A526
Performance
39.138.8
Camera
14.139.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
29.427.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.726.7
Summary
- The Karbonn Sparkle V and Lenovo A526 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and have 4GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The Sparkle V has a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, while the A526 also has a 5 MP rear camera but lacks a front camera.
- Battery capacity differs, with the Sparkle V at 1700 mAh and the A526 at 2000 mAh, potentially giving the latter a slight edge in longevity.
- The Sparkle V runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), whereas the A526 operates on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), indicating a more dated software experience for the latter.
- Build-wise, the Sparkle V is lighter at 138g compared to the A526's 145g, but the A526 is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn Sparkle V
Lenovo A526
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Karbonn Android One Sparkle V Blue
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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 MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 67 x 9.2 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.36 in)
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
Weight
138 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
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
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 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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity