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Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia 5.1 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia 5.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.1 X Nokia Lumia 525 03Points
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2970
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.1 (16GB)

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Lumia 525} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525 vs 5.1 (16GB)} 24 Advantages Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core167%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+16GB (9GB available)13%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)20%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+439 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.5"38%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+2970 mAh108%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
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ModelLumia 5255.1 (16GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeNokia 5.1 dual-sim, HMD 5.1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date1/1/20148/10/2018
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)70.73 x 151.1 millimeters (2.78 x 5.95 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI439 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822764bit: MediaTek MT6755S Helio P18 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh2970 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours19 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
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: Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
• Android One
• 18:9 ratio screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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