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

