Skip to content

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090) vs Nokia Lumia 525

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Nokia Lumia 525 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090) 12Points
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Lumia 535 (RM-1090)} 12 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090) vs Lumia 525} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Windows 10 MobileAdvantage
Windows 10 Mobile is newer and safer
vsWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+1905 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)18%
Lighter
220 PPIvs+233 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
WVGA (848x480)vs+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera

27 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/4" inches
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
 
ModelLumia 535 (RM-1090)Lumia 525
Other model namesNokia Lumia 535 Dual-SIM RM-1090, RM-1092Nokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia Glee
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNokia
Release date12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/20141/1/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateWindows 10 Mobilefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8227
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
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 networkRM-1090 version:
UMTS 900/2100
RM-1092 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" 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 supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (848x480)Not supported
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-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
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-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1905 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours10.7 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone Black UI
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• WiFi hotspot
• 7GB on SkyDrive

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)Nokia Lumia 525
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)feature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.