Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit T599
Performance
38.837.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.915.2
Build
16.615.2
Connectivity
27.628.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.722.0
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 features a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit T599's 3.8-inch screen, offering a slightly lower pixel density of 218 ppi versus 246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A526 is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the Exhibit T599 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Lenovo device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Exhibit T599 includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A526 lacks these features.
- The A526 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the Exhibit T599, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android Jelly Bean, with the A526 on version 4.2.2 and the Exhibit on 4.1.2, providing a similar software experience but with slight differences in updates.
- The A526 is heavier at 145g versus the Exhibit T599's 119.1g, reflecting its larger size.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit T599
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
4.5"
3.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
NovaThor U8420
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP4
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
1.9 MP
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.4 x 62.5 x 10.4 mm (4.78 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
145 g
119.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

