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Nokia Lumia 525 vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 525 vs Samsung Galaxy Y 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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03Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 525

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Lumia 525} 23 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525 vs Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+8GB45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (180MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+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 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+233 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+4"33%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+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)
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)27%
Lighter
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

13 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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ModelLumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeSamsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date1/1/201410/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
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)58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822732bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1723 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
RAM memory1GB384MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB512MB (180MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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 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
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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 supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours6.2 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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 on metallic Gray, White
• Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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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