Nokia Lumia 525
#6852
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
#5675Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 525
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
Performance
38.833.5
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.478.3
Battery
14.315.2
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
32.741.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.826.8
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 525 and Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Lumia uses an IPS LCD while the Galaxy S III mini VE employs a Super AMOLED panel, which typically offers better contrast and color saturation.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S III mini VE has a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU compared to the Lumia's 1.0 GHz dual-core processor.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Galaxy S III mini VE has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh versus the Lumia's 1430 mAh.
- The Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Galaxy S III mini VE operates on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a different software experience with more app availability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 525
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini Value Edition, I8200 Galaxy S3 miniAvailable as Samsung I8200N Galaxy S III mini with NFC
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8227
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
124 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
White, Blue, Gray, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass