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Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia C7 Astound

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia C7 Astound phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 525

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 525} 18 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525 vs C7 Astound} 8 Advantages Nokia C7 Astound
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs680MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+8GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+233 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps106%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+1430 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
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ModelLumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeT-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date1/1/20144/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822732bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
RAM memory1GB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
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 Mbps10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, 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 525Nokia C7 Astound
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
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 525Nokia C7 Astound
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 C7 Astound
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
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, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity1430 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours5 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)656 hours (27.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, 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: Frosty metal
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Ovi Maps 3.4
• Flash Lite 4.0
• Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia C7 Astound
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head)
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