Lenovo A526
#5733
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
#6849Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Performance
38.831.5
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.443.2
Battery
18.920.0
Build
16.616.6
Connectivity
27.651.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.721.8
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 and Samsung Galaxy Core LTE both feature a 4.5-inch display, but the Galaxy Core LTE has a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels compared to the A526's 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Core LTE is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, while the A526 has a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, offering a slight edge in multitasking for the Samsung device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Core LTE includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Galaxy Core LTE also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 2100 mAh compared to the A526's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run Android 4.2.2 and lack advanced features like HDR or wireless charging, but the Galaxy Core LTE supports Wi-Fi Direct and NFC, providing more connectivity options.
- In terms of build quality, the A526 is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy Core LTE, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as:Samsung G386FSamsung Galaxy Core 4G
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight
145 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass