Huawei Ascend G525
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Huawei Ascend G535
#6471Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
Huawei Ascend G535
Performance
38.243.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.138.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.523.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 and G535 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, the G535 is equipped with a more advanced Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 chipset and Adreno 305 GPU, offering better processing capabilities compared to the G525's Snapdragon S4 Play and Adreno 203.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G535 supports 720p video recording and includes a 1 MP front camera, while the G525 lacks a front camera.
- The G535 also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the G525's 1700 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- In terms of software, the G525 runs on Android 4.1, while the G535 has a slightly newer Android 4.3, enhancing the software experience.
- The G535 is lighter and slimmer than the G525, contributing to a more modern build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
Huawei Ascend G535
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Kestrel EE G535-L11
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
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
1 MP
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-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)
131 x 65.3 x 7.9 mm (5.16 x 2.57 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
145 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, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, 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 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity