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Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 525 vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Nokia Lumia 525 11Points
Nokia Lumia 525
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X
Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 525

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Lumia 525} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525 vs Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.5GB available)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)18%
Thinner		vs11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFWVGA (854x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3vs+Windows Phone 8.1Advantage
Windows Phone 8.1 is newer and safer
23 Common items in both devices
16 million
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
1/4" inches
f/2.4 (aperture)
3G+ HSPA+
+16 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 530 (RM-1017)
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ModelLumia 525Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeNokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date1/1/20148/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory1GB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB (2.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
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 530 (RM-1017)
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 530 (RM-1017)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
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

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1430 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours10 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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 supportedNot supported
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: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype, Viber, WhatsApp

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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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