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LG Tribute 2

LG Tribute 2

#6036
Nokia Lumia 525

Nokia Lumia 525

#6852

Category Breakdown

LG Tribute 2
Nokia Lumia 525
Performance
47.838.8
Camera
19.115.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.014.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.932.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.521.8

Summary

  • The LG Tribute 2 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Nokia Lumia 525's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Tribute 2 is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, while the Lumia 525 has a dual-core Snapdragon 8227, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the LG device.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Tribute 2 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Lumia 525 is limited to 720p.
  • The Tribute 2 has a 1900 mAh battery, providing a longer usage time compared to the Lumia 525's 1430 mAh.
  • In terms of software, the Tribute 2 runs on Android 5.1, while the Lumia 525 operates on Windows Phone 8, which can be upgraded to 8.1, offering different user experiences.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Tribute 2 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Lumia 525.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Tribute 2
Nokia Lumia 525

General

Release Date

2015
2014

Announced

2015
2013

Description

Also known as LG Tribute Duo, LG LS665 for Boost Mobile
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

Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8227

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.0 GHz

GPU

Adreno 306
Adreno 305

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1900 mAh
1430 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

129.9 x 64.9 x 10.9 mm (5.11 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)

Weight

138.9 g
124 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

BLue
Black, White, Yellow, Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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, LE
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity