Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 625
vivo Y15S (2015)
Performance
42.941.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.0
Build
17.217.5
Connectivity
43.334.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.825.2
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 625, released in 2013, features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the vivo Y15S, launched in 2015, has a slightly smaller 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 Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the Y15S utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, providing a marginally better multitasking experience.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Y15S includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Lumia has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Y15S's 1900 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Y15S operates on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), providing a more modern app ecosystem.
- The build quality of the Lumia is slightly bulkier at 159g compared to the lighter 130g of the Y15S, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 625
vivo Y15S (2015)
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BP-4GWA)
1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.3 x 72.3 x 9.2 mm, 87.6 cc (5.25 x 2.85 x 0.36 in)
131.4 x 66.2 x 9 mm (5.17 x 2.61 x 0.35 in)
Weight
159 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Bright green, Yellow, Black and white
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.66 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.62 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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

