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Nokia Lumia 625

Nokia Lumia 625

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vivo Y15S (2015)

vivo Y15S (2015)

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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