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Huawei Ascend G525

Huawei Ascend G525

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Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Ascend G525
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)
Performance
38.246.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.721.0
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
28.145.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.526.5

Summary

  • The Huawei Ascend G525 and Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
  • In terms of performance, the Moto E is equipped with a more advanced Snapdragon 200 or 410 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the G525's Snapdragon S4 Play.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Moto E supports 720p video recording, while the G525 does not specify video capabilities.
  • The Moto E has a larger 2390 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage time compared to the G525's 1700 mAh battery.
  • In software, the G525 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the Moto E operates on Android 5.0/5.1 Lollipop, with the option to upgrade to Marshmallow, indicating a more modern software experience for the Moto E.
  • Build quality shows the Moto E is slightly lighter and slimmer than the G525, enhancing its portability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Ascend G525
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

General

Release Date

2013
2015

Announced

2013
2015

Description

N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen.), Motorola Moto E2, Motorola Moto E+1Versions: XT1527 & XT1511 (USA); XT1505 & XT1524 (Global)

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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) - 3G modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - LTE model

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G modelQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - LTE model

GPU

Adreno 203
Adreno 302 - 3G modelAdreno 306 - LTE model

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, f/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
Panorama, HDR

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

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
2390 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2390 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)
129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm (5.11 x 2.63 x 0.48 in)

Weight

155 g
145 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.89 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

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, LE, aptX

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

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 5.0/5.1 (Lollipop) - only XT1527, upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity