Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 625
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Bright green, Yellow, Black and white
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
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

