Huawei Ascend G525
#6260
Maxwest Nitro 5
#6819Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
Maxwest Nitro 5
Performance
38.230.4
Camera
39.619.0
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.128.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.521.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Maxwest Nitro 5 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, with the G525 using a Snapdragon S4 Play and the Nitro 5 utilizing a Spreadtrum SC7731, although both have 4GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical with 5 MP rear cameras, but the Nitro 5 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the G525 does not specify video capabilities.
- The G525 has a smaller 1700 mAh battery compared to the Nitro 5's 2000 mAh, which may provide longer usage time for the latter.
- In terms of software, the G525 runs Android 4.1, while the Nitro 5 operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a slightly more updated experience.
- Both phones lack advanced features like water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
Maxwest Nitro 5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@25fps
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)
145.6 x 72 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
Weight
155 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer