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Nokia Lumia 525
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Full Specifications September 5, 2026
Nokia Lumia 525
Nokia · 2014

Nokia Lumia 525

Nokia Lumia 525 Windows Mobile smartphone. Announced Nov 2013. Features 4.0″ display, MSM8227 chipset, 5 MP primary camera, 1430 mAh battery, 8 GB storage, 1000 MB RAM, Scratch-resistant glass.

Display 4.0"
Chipset MSM8227
RAM 1 GB
Storage 8GB storage, microSDXC
Camera 5 MP
Battery 1430 mAh
OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8, up to 8.1
Build 124g, 9.9mm thickness

Launch

Announced 2013, November. Released 2014, January
Status Discontinued

Platform

OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU Adreno 305

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm 2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Single 5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Video 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

cam2modules No

Body

Dimensions 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight 124 g (4.37 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM

Battery

Type Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Stand-by Up to 336 h (2G) / Up to 336 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 10 h 40 min (3G)
Music play Up to 48 h

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM Radio
USB microUSB 2.0

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - RM-998
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-998
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity

Misc

Colors Black, White, Yellow, Red
SAR EU 0.72 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)
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In depth

Full specifications

Announced 2013, November. Released 2014, January
Status Discontinued
OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU Adreno 305
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm 2 (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
Single 5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Video 720p@30fps
cam2modules No
Dimensions 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight 124 g (4.37 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Type Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Stand-by Up to 336 h (2G) / Up to 336 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 10 h 40 min (3G)
Music play Up to 48 h
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM Radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - RM-998
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100 - RM-998
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Colors Black, White, Yellow, Red
SAR EU 0.72 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)
Price About 120 EUR
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