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Nokia Lumia 525 vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

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Compare LG Optimus Black X Nokia Lumia 525 09Points
Nokia Lumia 525
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

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08Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X
LG Optimus Black (P970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 525

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Lumia 525} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525 vs Optimus Black (P970)} 8 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR
+8GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs2GB (1GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)14%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+1500 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
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ModelLumia 525Optimus Black (P970)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeLG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA
BrandNokiaLG
Release date1/1/20145/9/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822732bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory1GB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB2GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity1430 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours6 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone Black UI
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• WiFi hotspot
• 7GB on SkyDrive		• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
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