Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 525
vivo Y15S (2015)
Performance
38.841.7
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.318.0
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
32.734.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.825.2
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 525 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the vivo Y15S has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Qualcomm chipset, whereas the Y15S utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz Mediatek processor, providing a slight edge in processing capability.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Y15S can record video at 1080p, compared to the Lumia's 720p.
- The Y15S also has a larger battery capacity of 1900 mAh compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Y15S operates on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), offering a different user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Lumia being slightly heavier at 124g versus the Y15S at 130g, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 525
vivo Y15S (2015)
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8227
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
1900 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)
131.4 x 66.2 x 9 mm (5.17 x 2.61 x 0.35 in)
Weight
124 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.62 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

