Huawei Ascend G525
#6260
Vodafone Smart 4 power
#5538Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G525
Vodafone Smart 4 power
Performance
38.238.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.724.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.147.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.527.4
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G525 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Vodafone Smart 4 power has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~220 ppi.
- 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 Smart 4 power uses a Mediatek MT6582M with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack optical image stabilization and selfie cameras.
- The G525 has a smaller 1700 mAh battery compared to the Smart 4 power's 3000 mAh, providing significantly more endurance.
- Software-wise, the G525 runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Smart 4 power is equipped with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more updated experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the G525 being slightly lighter at 155g and more compact than the 162g Smart 4 power.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G525
Vodafone Smart 4 power
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6582M (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
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
141 x 71.4 x 9.5 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight
155 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
4.0, A2DP
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, proximity