Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
XOLO Q500s IPS
Performance
38.838.7
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.915.2
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
27.630.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.722.2
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the XOLO Q500s IPS has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6582M chipset and have 4GB of storage, but the A526 has 1GB of RAM compared to the Q500s' 512MB, which may affect multitasking performance.
- Camera capabilities are identical with 5 MP rear cameras, but the Q500s supports 1080p video recording, while the A526 does not specify video resolution.
- The A526 has a larger 2000mAh battery compared to the Q500s' 1500mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- In terms of software, the A526 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Q500s operates on a slightly newer Android 4.4.2, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build-wise, the A526 is bulkier at 11.1 mm thick and weighs 145g, while the Q500s is slimmer at 9 mm and lighter, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
XOLO Q500s IPS
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
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 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 Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@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)
125 x 63.2 x 9 mm (4.92 x 2.49 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, White
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

