Category Breakdown
Lenovo A526
ZTE Blade Q Maxi
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Lenovo A526 and ZTE Blade Q Maxi both feature IPS LCD displays, but the A526 has a smaller 4.5-inch screen compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Blade Q Maxi, which results in a higher pixel density for the A526.
- In terms of performance, the A526 is equipped with a quad-core processor, while the Blade Q Maxi has a dual-core CPU, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities for the A526.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade Q Maxi includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A526 does not have autofocus and lacks video resolution specifications.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, with neither device supporting fast charging or wireless charging.
- Both phones run on Android Jelly Bean, but the Blade Q Maxi has a slightly newer version, which may offer minor improvements in software experience.
- Build quality shows the A526 is slightly heavier and thicker, while the Blade Q Maxi is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A526
ZTE Blade Q Maxi
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
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 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
143 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
145 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

