Nokia Lumia 525
#8002
vivo Y15S (2015)
#7129Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 525
vivo Y15S (2015)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes