Lumia 625 vs. Lumia 630: a comparison

Nokia has launched two low-budget smartphones, the Lumia 625 and the 630. We compare the two Windows Phones for you.

The hardware: Lumia 225 vs. Lumia 630 - who can do more?

At first glance, the technical data of the two Windows Phones look very similar. The differences are in the details.

• A dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 1.2 GHz works in the Lumia 625. The Lumia 630 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, also with 1.2 GHz. Both smartphones are equipped with 512 MB RAM.
• The two devices also differ slightly in terms of size. The 625 is 4.7 inches and the 630 is 4.5 inches tall.
• Both Lumias have a Li-Ion battery installed. However, the one in the 630 can be replaced and is 1, 830 mAh strong. The 2, 000 mAh battery is permanently installed in the 625.
• The Lumia 625 is currently being delivered with Windows Phone 8.0. The Lumia 630 has already installed Windows Phone 8.1.

How much multimedia talent is in the Lumias 625 and 630?

The camera and the memory is increasingly important for smartphones. We'll show you what the two Lumias can do.

• Both Lumias have 8 GB of internal memory. The Lumia 625 can also process micro SD cards with up to 64 GB. The Lumia 630 achieves twice as much with 128 GB.
• Both Lumias are equally strong when it comes to cameras. With the 5 megapixel camera, you can take sensible photos. However, the Lumia 625 has a camera light that the 630 lacks for brighter pictures.

The entry-level Lumias in the price duel

The price is important for the purchase decision. In advance it should be said that both devices are wonderful for beginners and bargain hunters who want good performance for little money.

• The Lumia 625 is currently around 160 euros. You are buying a decent smartphone for well under 200 euros - a good deal.
• The Lumia 630 with its quad-core processor is even a little cheaper and is currently around 140 euros.

If you're looking for bigger and more powerful smartphones, check out our duels Nokia Lumia 1320 vs. 1530 or Nokia Lumia 920 vs. 925 at.