Huawei Ascend G525
#6260
Huawei Ascend G526
#7048Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
Huawei Ascend G526
Performance
38.230.5
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.718.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.137.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.520.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 and G526 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both models are equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The G526 has a slightly improved battery capacity of 1950 mAh compared to the G525's 1700 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G526 supports video recording at 720p@30fps, while the G525 does not specify video capabilities.
- The G526 is slightly lighter at 150g versus the G525's 155g, and both run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience.
- Connectivity options differ slightly, with the G526 supporting Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi Direct, while the G525 has Bluetooth 2.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
Huawei Ascend G526
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 203
N/A
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
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 66.8 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
134.5 x 67.5 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.66 x 0.39 in)
Weight
155 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass