Kyocera Brigadier
#3697
Philips V526
#5871Category Breakdown
Kyocera Brigadier
Philips V526
Performance
52.338.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
86.033.7
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
54.142.2
Audio
71.58.9
Overall
39.226.2
Summary
- The Kyocera Brigadier features a compact build with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Philips V526 offers a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Brigadier is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 2GB RAM, compared to the V526's less powerful quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM.
- The Brigadier's camera is 8 MP with 1080p video capability, whereas the V526 boasts a superior 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the V526 at 5000 mAh, compared to the Brigadier's 3100 mAh, but the latter supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Brigadier on 4.4.2 KitKat and the V526 on 5.1 Lollipop, which may affect the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Brigadier
Philips V526
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Sapphire crystal glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
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
2 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
3100 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.4 x 68.3 x 13.2 mm (5.37 x 2.69 x 0.52 in)
145 x 73.4 x 10 mm (5.71 x 2.89 x 0.39 in)
Weight
187.1 g
189 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.79 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass