Lenovo A526
#5733
XOLO A500S IPS
#7307Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
XOLO A500S IPS
Performance
38.829.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.914.0
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
27.630.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.719.5
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the XOLO A500S IPS's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A526 is powered by a quad-core processor, while the A500S has a dual-core setup, giving the Lenovo an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A500S can record video at 720p, which is superior to the A526's unspecified video capabilities.
- The A526 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the A500S's 1400 mAh, likely offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 4.2.2, but the A526 has more RAM at 1GB versus the A500S's 512MB, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the A526 is heavier and thicker, while the A500S is lighter and slimmer, with multiple color options available.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
XOLO A500S IPS
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
For India
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)
Mediatek MT6572W
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 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)
125 x 63.2 x 9 mm (4.92 x 2.49 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity