Huawei Ascend G525
#6260
Kyocera Hydro Life
#6616Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
Kyocera Hydro Life
Performance
38.242.8
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.131.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.523.0
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 and Kyocera Hydro Life both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the G525 is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A5 CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the Hydro Life utilizes a Snapdragon 200 with a Cortex-A7 CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Hydro Life offers 720p video recording and a 2 MP front camera, enhancing its photography options.
- The Hydro Life also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the G525's 1700 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android, with the G525 on version 4.1 and the Hydro Life on 4.3, indicating a slightly more updated software experience for the latter.
- In terms of build, the Hydro Life is lighter and slightly smaller, which may contribute to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
Kyocera Hydro Life
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
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
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB 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, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
2 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, 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)
131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in)
Weight
155 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
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, compass