alcatel Fire S
#6675
Huawei Ascend G525
#6260Category Breakdown
alcatel Fire S
Huawei Ascend G525
Performance
30.538.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.916.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.628.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.724.5
Summary
- The alcatel Fire S and Huawei Ascend G525 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Fire S utilizes a quad-core CPU with 4GB of RAM, while the G525 is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with the same RAM but a different GPU, potentially affecting graphics performance.
- Camera capabilities are comparable, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera, though the Fire S has a 2 MP front camera, while the G525 lacks a selfie camera.
- The Fire S has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the G525's 1700 mAh, suggesting better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Fire S runs on Firefox OS, while the G525 operates on Android 4.1, which may provide a more familiar experience for users accustomed to Android.
- Build quality shows the Fire S as lighter and slimmer, while the G525 is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Fire S
Huawei Ascend G525
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.5 x 63.5 x 8.5 mm (5.10 x 2.5 x 0.33 in)
134 x 66.8 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight
126 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP, EDR
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
Firefox 2.0, upgradable to 2.1
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity