Category Breakdown
NEC e525
NEC e530
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
49.949.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.350.3
Summary
- The NEC e525 and e530 share similar build quality, dimensions, and weight, both featuring a compact design with a silver finish.
- Their displays are identical, offering a TFT type with a resolution of 162 x 216 pixels and a pixel density of 162 PPI.
- Performance-wise, the e530 has an advantage with 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage compared to the e525's 1GB RAM and 1MB storage, potentially allowing for better multitasking.
- Both models have a CIF rear camera with no video capabilities and lack a front camera.
- Battery capacity is the same at 800mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging features.
- The software experience is not detailed for either model, but both lack advanced connectivity options like WiFi or Bluetooth.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC e525
NEC e530
General
Release Date
2003
2003
Announced
2003
2003
Description
Also known as NEC N8
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
162 x 216 pixels, 4:3 ratio
162 x 216 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
162
162
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
1MB
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
CIF
CIF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
101 x 48 x 24 mm, 90 cc (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.94 in)
101 x 48 x 24 mm, 90 cc (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.94 in)
Weight
110 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No

