Karbonn Sparkle V
#6984
Lenovo A526
#7057Category Breakdown
Karbonn Sparkle V
Lenovo A526
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes