Lenovo A526
#5733
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
#6740Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
Performance
38.844.8
Camera
39.611.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.916.7
Build
16.615.3
Connectivity
27.630.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.722.3
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950 has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Reverb.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of storage and 4GB of RAM, but the A526 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset, whereas the Reverb uses a Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2, with the latter having a marginally faster CPU at 1.4 GHz.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Reverb includes autofocus and a 1.3 MP front camera, while the A526 lacks a front camera.
- The A526 has a 2000 mAh battery compared to the Reverb's 1700 mAh, providing slightly better longevity.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the A526 on Android 4.2.2 and the Reverb on Android 4.0.4, impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
For Virgin MobileAlso known as Samsung SPH-M950
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB 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
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
122 x 64 x 11.3 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.44 in)
Weight
145 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity