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Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) vs Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Nokia Lumia 925 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 925 X Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) 07Points
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

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Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 7 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) vs Lumia 925 (3G)} 18 Advantages Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+Windows 10 MobileAdvantage
Windows 10 Mobile is newer and safer
vsWindows Phone 8.1
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+139 grams (4.87 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels90%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+332 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/4" inchesvs+1/3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
WVGA (848x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (848x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1905 mAhvs+2000 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
ModelLumia 535 (RM-1089)Lumia 925 (3G)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091Nokia Lumia 925 RM-910, Nokia RM-910, Nokia Lumia 925T
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/20146/1/2013
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)70.6 x 129 millimeters (2.78 x 5.08 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateWindows 10 MobileWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (848x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4YW
Battery capacity1905 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours12.8 hours
Standby552 hours (23 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB
• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dolby sound enhancement
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
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