Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
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Nokia Lumia 525
#6852Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Nokia Lumia 525
Performance
27.938.8
Camera
19.115.4
Display
16.954.4
Battery
16.214.3
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
40.832.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.221.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 (2014) features a TFT display, while the Nokia Lumia 525 has an IPS LCD, both with a 4.0" size and 480 x 800 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 4 is powered by an Intel Atom Z2520 with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Lumia 525 uses a Qualcomm MSM8227 with 8GB of RAM, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 4 can record video at 1080p, while the Lumia 525 is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone 4 has a 1600 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- For software, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3 (upgradable to 4.4.2), while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8 (upgradable to 8.1), leading to different user experiences.
- Build quality shows the Zenfone 4 is lighter at 115g and slimmer at 6.3 mm, while the Lumia 525 is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Nokia Lumia 525
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Versions: A400CG, A400CXG
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1600/1200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.4 x 61.4 x 6.3 - 11.2 mm
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
115 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity