Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
LG Splendor US730
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.854.7
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG Splendor US730 has a 4.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in comparable pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the A526 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Splendor uses a Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 with a 1.0 GHz CPU, making the A526 generally more capable.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Splendor offers autofocus and can record 720p video, while the A526 lacks these features.
- The A526 has a 2000 mAh battery, which is larger than the 1700 mAh battery in the Splendor, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the A526 on Android 4.2.2 and the Splendor on 4.0.4, providing a basic software experience without modern features.
- Build quality favors the Splendor with a lighter weight of 120g and a slimmer profile compared to the A526.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
LG Splendor US730
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
For U.S. CellularAlso known as LG Snapshot
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
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
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
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)
125 x 67 x 9 mm (4.92 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-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, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

