Lenovo A526
#5733
Lenovo A706
#6193Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
Lenovo A706
Performance
38.838.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
27.630.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.724.8
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 and A706 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A526 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the A706 uses a Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play with a slightly lower 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU.
- Both models have 4GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, but the A706 includes autofocus in its 5 MP rear camera, whereas the A526 does not.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh for both devices, and neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The A526 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the A706 operates on an earlier version, Android 4.1, affecting the software experience slightly.
- In terms of build quality, the A526 is slightly heavier at 145g compared to the A706's 130g, and the A706 has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
Lenovo A706
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
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 MT6582M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB 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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, 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)
136 x 69 x 10.4 mm (5.35 x 2.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
145 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, White/Grey
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 (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity