Philips V526
The Philips V526 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145 x 73.4 x 10 mm (5.71 x 2.89 x 0.39 in)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, August. Released 2015, August
⚙️ Performance
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
📱 Design & Build
Weight
189g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
145 x 73.4 x 10 mm (5.71 x 2.89 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Philips V526 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Philips V526 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Philips V526 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Philips V526 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Philips V526 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Philips V526 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Philips V526 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Philips V526 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Philips V526 has 4.0, A2DP.
