Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
Lenovo A800
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 and A800 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A526 is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the A800 has a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, giving the A526 a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A800 offers autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A526 lacks these features.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The A526 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the A800 operates on an older Android 4.0.4, impacting software experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A526 being slightly lighter and more compact than the A800.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
Lenovo A800
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577T (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB (1.65 user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
133.5 x 68.9 x 11.5 mm (5.26 x 2.71 x 0.45 in)
Weight
145 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

