Lenovo A526
#7057
QMobile Noir i5
#7014Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
QMobile Noir i5
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the QMobile Noir i5 has a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6582M chipset and offer 4GB of storage, but the A526 has 1GB of RAM compared to the Noir i5's 512MB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Noir i5 includes autofocus and a 2 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- Both phones are equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, and the A526 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Noir i5 operates on Android 4.2 with the potential for an upgrade to 4.4, providing a slightly more modern software experience.
- The A526 is heavier and thicker than the Noir i5, which offers a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
QMobile Noir i5
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 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 MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
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 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)
138.5 x 71.5 x 9.5 mm (5.45 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight
145 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes