Huawei Ascend G525
#6260
Microsoft Lumia 535
#6347Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
Microsoft Lumia 535
Performance
38.242.4
Camera
39.612.7
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.718.0
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
28.136.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.524.1
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 535 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G525 is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A5 CPU, whereas the Lumia 535 uses a Snapdragon 200 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, both having 1GB of RAM but the Lumia offers more internal storage at 8GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 535 includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies, which the G525 lacks.
- The Lumia 535 also has a larger battery capacity at 1905 mAh compared to the G525's 1700 mAh.
- Software-wise, the G525 runs on Android 4.1, while the Lumia 535 operates on Windows Phone 8.1, which is upgradable to Windows 10.
- Overall, the Lumia 535 offers a more versatile camera experience and better software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
Microsoft Lumia 535
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm 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 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1905 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1905 mAh, removable (BL-L4A)
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)
140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8 mm (5.52 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Weight
155 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Orange, green, white, black, gray, blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity