Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
LG L90 D405
Performance
38.243.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.722.2
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
28.141.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.525.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the LG L90 D405 has a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G525 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A5 CPU, whereas the L90 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 400 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, providing better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the L90 offers an option for an 8 MP camera and supports 1080p video recording, compared to the G525's basic video capabilities.
- The L90 also has a significantly larger 2540 mAh battery compared to the G525's 1700 mAh, which may lead to better battery life.
- Regarding software, the G525 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the L90 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 KitKat, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
LG L90 D405
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also available as LG L90 D405N
Display
Size
4.5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8226 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 or 8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP/ VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2540 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2540 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)
131.6 x 66 x 9.7 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
Weight
155 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

