Nokia Lumia 525
#6852
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 525
Sony Xperia J
Performance
38.833.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
54.416.9
Battery
14.317.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
32.728.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.814.5
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 525 features a more advanced IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J uses a TFT display with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 525 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, outperforming the Xperia J's single-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 525 can record video at 720p, whereas the Xperia J is limited to 480p.
- The Xperia J has a larger battery capacity at 1750 mAh compared to the Lumia 525's 1430 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Lumia 525 runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering different user experiences.
- Both phones have similar build quality, weighing the same at 124g, but differ in dimensions and design aesthetics.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 525
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8227
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB 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
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
124 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass