Huawei Ascend G525
#6260
Sony Xperia E4
#6012Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
Sony Xperia E4
Performance
38.242.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.720.8
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
28.131.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.525.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E4 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the E4 uses a Mediatek MT6582 with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, offering marginally better performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E4 supports 1080p video recording compared to the G525's unspecified video capabilities.
- The E4 also has a larger 2300 mAh battery compared to the G525's 1700 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the G525 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the E4 is equipped with Android 4.4.4 KitKat, offering a more updated experience.
- In terms of build quality, the G525 is slightly heavier at 155g and thicker at 9.9 mm compared to the E4, which weighs 144g and has a thickness of 10.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
Sony Xperia E4
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400MP2
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/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
137 x 74.6 x 10.5 mm (5.39 x 2.94 x 0.41 in)
Weight
155 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.77 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 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
4.1, A2DP, aptX
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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity