Huawei Ascend G500
#7150
Huawei Ascend G525
#6260Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
Huawei Ascend G525
Performance
35.038.2
Camera
14.139.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.116.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.528.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.324.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the G525 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G500 is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a single-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the G525 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both models have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G525 supports video recording, while the G500 is limited to 720p.
- The G500 has a 1930 mAh battery, slightly larger than the G525's 1700 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the G500 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the G525 is updated to Android 4.1, providing a marginally improved user experience.
- Both devices are similar in build quality, with the G500 being slightly thicker and heavier than the G525.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
Huawei Ascend G525
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
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
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 65 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
134 x 66.8 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight
156 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
Yes
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
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity