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Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia Lumia 510

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia Lumia 510 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

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4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
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 Lumia 510} 0 Advantage Nokia Lumia 510
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16%
Thinner
vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3Advantage
Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 is newer and safer
vsWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
+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
+1430 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 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
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported

19 Common items in both devices
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+12 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 Lumia 510
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ModelLumia 525Lumia 510
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeNokia Lumia 510 RM-898, Lumia 510 RM-889, Nokia Glory
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date1/1/201411/1/2012
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)64.9 x 120.7 millimeters (2.56 x 4.75 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
RAM memory1GB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB4GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
RM-898 version:
UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, 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 Lumia 510
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
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 525Nokia Lumia 510
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 525Nokia Lumia 510
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Battery capacity1430 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours8.4 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)653 hours (27.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
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: White, Cyan, Black, Red, Yellow
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Video stabilization
• Video zoom
• Bing Maps
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 510
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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