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

