Lenovo A526
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Lenovo A616
#5493Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
Lenovo A616
Performance
38.842.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.6
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
27.639.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.727.6
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the A616 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A526 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the A616 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6732M chipset with a Cortex-A53 CPU, offering better efficiency.
- Both models have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A616 includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The A526 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the A616 has a slightly larger 2250 mAh battery, providing marginally better endurance.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the A526 on Jelly Bean and the A616 on KitKat, which may affect software experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality differs as the A526 is lighter and more compact, while the A616 is larger and heavier, potentially impacting portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
Lenovo A616
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6732M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
149.9 x 77.1 x 9.2 mm (5.90 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
145 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity