Overall Score
54.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#6408)54.4
Performance(#9365)54.3
Camera(#7288)42.0
Display(#6129)70.0
Battery(#8711)43.5
Build(#7051)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend G525
Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend G525 features a compact design with dimensions of 134 x 66.8 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 155g, available in black and white.
- Its 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 245 ppi, suitable for basic tasks but lacking HDR support.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play chipset, with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which handles everyday applications adequately.
- The device includes a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, capable of capturing decent photos, though it lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- Battery life is supported by a 1700mAh capacity, which is modest and does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is dated, lacking updates to newer versions.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone features a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer, along with a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Ascend G525 is a basic smartphone with essential features, suitable for users with minimal demands.
- Its design and build quality are adequate for its time, but it may not meet the expectations of modern smartphone users.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 203
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions134 x 66.8 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes