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Lenovo A800

Lenovo A800

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Nokia Lumia 525

Nokia Lumia 525

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Category Breakdown

Lenovo A800
Nokia Lumia 525
Performance
35.038.8
Camera
14.115.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.914.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.132.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.821.8

Summary

  • The Lenovo A800 features a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 525 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A800 is powered by a Mediatek MT6577T dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Lumia 525 uses a Qualcomm MSM8227 dual-core processor at 1.0 GHz with 1GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record 720p video, but the Lumia 525 offers 30fps video recording.
  • The A800 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Lumia 525's 1430 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • The A800 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Lumia 525 operates on Windows Phone 8, which can be upgraded to 8.1, providing different software experiences.
  • In terms of build quality, the A800 is slightly heavier and bulkier than the more compact and lighter Lumia 525.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lenovo A800
Nokia Lumia 525

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
4"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6577T (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8227

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz

GPU

PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 305

Memory

4GB (1.65 user available), 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
1430 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

133.5 x 68.9 x 11.5 mm (5.26 x 2.71 x 0.45 in)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)

Weight

155 g
124 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, White, Yellow, Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update

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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity