NEC e525

  • Released 2003
    110g, 24mm thickness
    Feature phone
    1MB storage, no card slot
  • N/A 155,790 hits
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    162x216 pixels
  • 0.1MP
    No video recorder
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  • 800mAh
    Li-Ion

NEC e525 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 8
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2003
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 101 x 48 x 24 mm, 90 cc (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.94 in)
Weight 110 g (3.88 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 65K colors
Size
Resolution 162 x 216 pixels, 4:3 ratio
 Second LCD 4096 colors (80 x 108 pixels)
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 500 x 8 fields, Photo call
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Internal 1MB
 20 x 20 sec. voice memo
Main Camera Single CIF
Video No
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 1.2.1
Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Games Yes
Languages English, Spanish, French
Java Yes
 Predictive text input
Organizer
Voice memo
Profiles
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 20 min
Misc Colors Silver

NEC e525 - User Reviews

  • I need e525 battery may u help me ????

  • Try to click C button.

  • Are you still using this phone or is it outdated? I just bought one at a flea market. and now I'm afraid I won't be able to use it.

  • 1)why is nec525 not compartible wiht the mtn internate network in cameroon. 2)Why a cumbersome procedure to download information from a computer while other phones have very simple procedures?

  • Does anyone know how to delete phone books entries? When I click on edit there is no option to delete any entry. Thanks

  • I have had my phone for the past 3-4 years, and I love it, the only thing I took some photos and i would like to down load them on my computer. does this phone require a cable or does ot have the bluethoot system. How can i get to print my picture from the phone

  • Mine was excellent but ive lost te charger, cant start it anymore

  • I've had this phone (USA version N525) for over 4 years now and it still works as well as the first day I got it. Started using it with an AT&T SIM back in 2003 and just recently switched to a Cingular SIM about a month ago and no problems whatsoever. Amazingly the battery which is also over 4 yrs old still has good charge capacity. I've dropped this phone on the ground about 5 times during the past 4 years and it's still in one piece with no cracks only minor scratches. I've also used this phone overseas in Asia after unlocking with a prepaid SIM and it was flawless. It has great features and a good camera at the time it came out in 2003. Also has a great large and bright LCD screen too. The only minor drawbacks about this phone are: 1. No speakerphone 2. No Bluetooth 3. Phone is thick 4. No MP3 ringtones You have to remember that this phone came out in 2003 so the lack of those features are understandable. The sucessor to this phone (N535M) was basically the same phone with a Megapixel camera vs VGA, and was downgraded to Triband from Quadband.

  • Hi! Please somebody cant help me? My phone can't start any more, since 2 months. I'm very despaire about this situation. Please help me, i want to use again my phone, it's so prety.

  • I was just reading some comments people had about this fone and i was quite shocked at how much people didn't like it.I bought as my first fone and i thought it was absolutely great it did everything i wanted it to and more-not only did i have space for all my fone numbers but i could assign each with a different LED colour, picture and ringtone for incoming calls/texts, i had voice activated dialling for 10 numbers, voice memos and to do lists. The camera could be better quality but if i was in good light the pictures turned out really well, it had a self timer so i could take pictures with the second screen, add frames and change to black and white or sepia tones to take pictures.I had space for upto 400 messages, could send picture messages and connect to the web.It was a brilliant fone but i accidently broke and am currently using one that is no where near as good. The only bad thing i have to say about this fone is that i could not transfer my fotos to my computer via the infared port it only transferred text information and there was no other way of transferring my fotos other than that i think this is a brilliant fone and I'm sorry all you other users didn't like it.

  • Please, can someone tell me thru my email how to save numbers in the sim card not on the phone itself. Not having network always, battery running low so quick infact not a good one.

  • hi i have just bought this phone and i m feeling so much so unlucky i fall in love with tyhe phone after seeimg it by the frist time perhaps a love at first sight it was but i had no idea bout the poor quality of the cell phone guys if u ask me dont buy this phone the wrost phone inthis whole wide world

  • This is one of the worst models on the market,battery dont last long,cant hear person on the other end of the phone,picture not clear,only good thing about this is the screen

  • can somebody please tell me what is wrong with this phone please? i just can't hear anything at all..not even phone calls and messages alerts..it just vibrates but it doesn't help..i've missed out how many important calls, etc...help please!!! thanks and have a nice day..

  • Hi everybody! I need help with MMS. Does somebody know where I have to go to make this settings? Or Does somebody have user guide for this handset. Thanks everybody.

  • Hi all u NEC users out there. I think that NEC is a great phone with fantastic specs. but my problem is that i am unable to use the MMS and IR receive. Can anyone out there please help me. thanks val.

  • Great Phone, but suddenly having prob with texting. Takes the number entry OK, but when wanting to input text, "ERROR" message comes up. Can anyone advise? I am typically Blonde, and have technical deficiency. HELP.

  • I was annoyed at how the features dont seem to work together. Does anyone know how to take an incoming SMS number and add it to the phone book, for example? What about a redial button or feature... is there one hidden here somewhere?

  • The software you need (if you have an usb cable) to transfer data from phone to pc and from pc to phone is here: . It`s Nec Memory Editor Software. You`ll also need the Nec Usb Driver: ­ . And i encourage you to read first, so you won`t encounter any problems. Then you can upload to your phone any .mid ringtones, and photos, i`m not sure about games tough. Good luck!

  • Hey all, Can anyone point me in the direction of where to get replacement (s) for both the screens on this phone. My brother broke the internal one :( and the external one stopped working :( email me at [email protected] - cheers :)

  • heya dis fone is reeli gud but now my battery dnt work very wel n i hav 2 charge it all ta time, where can i buy a new 1? also my 2nd screen thingy dnt work nemor!!! how do u download songs on to it?

  • Please how can i get the manual or user's guide for this Nec e525? I'm very anxious to getting it. Thanks

  • Where can I download ringtones for the e525??Can someone please help me with how to download ringtones or picture with this phone?

  • if you want ringtones just search for a midi file of whatever you want from google, upload it to some of your own webspace (geocities will do) then punch in the web address on your phone to download, its usually better than these phone in jobs, it works for games too i think try searching for .jar files. heres a few to try:

  • Where can I download ringtones for the e525?? How do I use the usb cable to download anything???

  • hi i would like you to help me wiht my phone {IR receive and MMS} dosen't work so can you please help.

  • hello i have proplem with my phone. IR receive,MMS, EMS doesn't i dont know why, so can you please help me really need your help.

  • It's great i lioke that mobile,really,i have one and i know that...

  • Hello, I havent got USB & software in a package. But,I want 2 download tones & pics from website, pls help me out nd tell me can i use Nec616v usb cable? if so, then what abt the software?

  • hiya, ive got the nec e525 on o2. I tried dounloading a polyphonic ringtone from the o2 active (through my phone), it charged me �1.50 and i never got the ringtone. I do not recommend o2 active.

  • can a tooth brush be used on the nec e525?

  • Can someone please help me with how to download ringtones or picture with this phone? Can any one provide me a link or a place to download PIE 3? Thanks for your help in advance!

  • Can you buy cell phone covers for the NEC 525?

  • Hi all i found user manual in english

  • need help unlocking my 525, T720g motorola

  • Is there way to transfer files from computer? Thanks.

  • This phone is surely the best phone i love it.

  • Can anyone tell me where to get games 4 the phone? it is a great phone!

  • Does the o2 music player work with the NEC E525?

  • great phone but cant use web/mms with o2 ireland.anybody got GPRS settings for o2 ireland that will work miss not being able to use web. regards

  • The phones great but I can't find any sites that i could download games from. If you know of any please tell me

  • using the phone on the o2 network in ireland but they dont have the set up details for this phone to access the internet, pictures(send/recieve)and get ring tones if anyone one can help it would be sweet!

  • Connected a Usb Data Cable And All Software.Installed Memory Editor. Problem when I run Memory editor,I select comm 4 which is my phone modem; ERROR MESSAGE: Unknown HHP.TYPE (0X30060160L) Please any ideas; Phone Charged Full And All Connected:::::

  • im gonna get dis in a few days i need to no if it has video recording plz plz plz help me

  • Hey people contact me if you need help unlocking NEC 525. You need the USB cable to unlock it though. IF you got it, email me and I will send you the program to unlock it. Cheers!

  • i have bought the nec e525 i'm over the moon with the fone but i cant send or recieve pictures and another thing how do i send via infrared (i'am on o2 payg gene the one with 300 free texts and wap time for �10 per month) can anyone help me

  • i have a nec e525, is it possible to get an unlock code, or an address where i can send it to be unlocked.

  • I have this phone and it is great apart from the 2nd small screan on the front no longer works, i have lost my recipt does anyone know how to fix this? thanks XX

  • As far as I know, Woolies won't be stocking this phone anymore due to a high volume of returns, it has been replaced by the O2 X1, which has a habit of freezing up

  • The e525 is a great phone. I've just purchased one for 150 Euro in Romania, and I'd like to buy a new battery, a data cable and the software CD. Can anyone help me?

  • A very good phone indeed, but one thing i really want to know is, does this phone have any connection to a pc? if anyone knows please reply Thanks.

  • does anmybody know if woolworths will ever be getting anymore of these in stock? or will anybody else be selling these in the uk?

  • Can anybody lead me to the right direction for my N8, my daughter has changed the language to some sort of Chinese writing & now I cant find the user guide to correct it. I want to get it back into English language...plze HELP!!!

  • ive got thi pohne and the camera inside is awful....everthing turns red. Apart form that 80 quid - you cant complain.

  • this fone is the best by far. shame that there are not many ringtone/games sites that allow you to download for a nec e525.

  • i hav a inno90 and im planning to switch phones.. how much does this phone cost in the US??

  • I have this phone and i glad This the best phone in all world Poland GroS

  • its really unfair i've been waitin 4 this fone 4 ages can anyone tell me if u can get it anywhere but woolies 4 �80 if so can u do so by writin another one of these as i do not hav an email addy

  • can u tell me if the phone will ever get in stock i've asked an assistant at woolies bt they just wait well tell them 2 piss off coz i've waited ages

  • can ne1 tell me if it is possible to set the phone so that it accepts incoming calls by flipping the phone open. On my one you still gotta press the green butoon.....really annoyin

  • mike.....wen u purchase a rintone...u'll hear it, wen u do, u gotta press da menu button and save the item.....they dont send it 2 u, u gotta save it mate....u jus lost �2.50

  • this phone is great like many of us have said but taking photos inside is hardbecause light bulb light makes all your photos red or an orangy colour other than that 10/10 well done Nec! except for the o2 downloading service where i downloaded a ringtone a week ago and not yet recieved it . mike

  • this is an amazing phone....and for �80, its mos def the best purchase i have made in aggggeeesss.....the wap didnt work for me for a while but after 10 dayz, it worked fine, i can send and receve pics but i cant download games.....does any 1 know wat da problem is?

  • if you work at the big W can you tell us when its getting in stock, and can you change the covers on this phone

  • why is this phone been out of stock for this long its starting to get annoying

  • this phone is great thank you nec...

  • i am still waiting for this phone to get in stock at woolies and as soon as i find this website you all have got me worried but i took a look at the spec and i was still all for it

  • Hi can anyone tell me if the battery on the nec e525 is the same as nec 525 !

  • Can anyone help me I want to unlock my phone from the o2 network. Also has anyone managed to download any games many thanks kevin

  • here is a wap site where you can get free polyphonic ringtones from all you have to do is enter a number from 1 to 2000+ heres the wap site wap.lwfr.net enter that into your url

  • ive got it its gr8 but a bit big oh wel least i wont lose it!

  • Have anyone can send me the way to unlock this phone and have any porgram to unload my pic^^ thanks very very much

  • I work for Woolworths, and have sold literally HUNDREDS of these phones. The problem with the sending and receiving of picture messages can be resolved by phoneing the O2 customer phone line, dont enter your number when they promt you, leave it and you will get connected to an advisor, as them to enable your sim, and send you a picture of an O2 shop. They will say they cant, but they can. they really can. Ive been through this process with so many cutsomers. It will honestly work. If not, pop to your local O2 shop, but seriously, DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!

  • to be able 2 snd pic's u ave 2 call o2 and enable ur sim 2 snd pics it can take up 2 48hrs 2 work i just worked mine out

  • i just bought the nec e525 but rather than put the new sim card in i used my old one to keep my number its a o2 genie card with free wap mins and free texts but i cant get the wap settings the same as my old one can any one help

  • this phone is gr8, dont kno wot u r all moaning about, the pics are down to the network, same with the wap, also the games are readily available, you can get a data lead from usa for �11 !! wollies hull �80 for this brill phone !! BARGAIN !!!!!

  • I purchased this phone from Woolies a few days ago and i'm unable to send or receive picture messages. Contacted o2 who put me on to another number. They said that basically at the moment i can't send or recieve pictures. Also accessing the internet via the WAP is unavailable too. No time scale was given as to when these problems will be resolved! This phone can only be considered a good buy once all the advertised features work properly!! God knows when that will be!! Very disapointed!!

  • I just bought this phone from BIg W, and the batter only lasted a day! Is that normal, or do i need to return it. Bearing in mind it was a new phone, so it was getting a lot of attention

  • I have just bought e525 and would like to change from o2 to vigin also has anyone found a site for ringtones or games yet many thanks Kevin

  • i am having the same problem sending pics as shootsie is anyone got any ideas or setting info

  • this fone rocks,,,,�80,,from the bigW in hull,,uk

  • Where can i purchase a usb adaptor cheers Martin

  • has anybody got an unlock code for this phone thanks

  • can anyone tell me settings so i can send and receive pic's

  • i am trying to find the settings to enable me to use the wap

  • hi i just purchase the nec 525 and the phone have good presentation but the problem with this phone that the volume is too low to hear when someone call u and want to hear loud and clear ....

  • uk �90 woolworhts in Birmingham city centre. Special offer limited time only

  • I can send pix to other mobiles but cannot rec.

  • i am from malta. i need a battrey (nec e525)pls help because i don't know where i can buy it. i need it urgently. whoever helps me will get a reward!

  • i need a battery for the nec e525 model.

  • phone is obsolete now they have stopped making them

  • batt can't be overcharge. overall the phone is great

  • this fone de camera is so darn clear. nth wrong wif moi fone, consider A grade de fone. worth buying

  • Battery is crap!

  • I've just purchased the NEC e525 - although I've had a gas working out what it can do - I havent had one trying to find games for it! If you can steer me in the right direction, please email me or Ill take the phone back to the dealer I got it from!

  • i bought mine from an optus dealer i bought it outright he lied to me and told me this was the best phone so i paid $979 for it and now its in repair i havent seen it for almost 3weeks dont know what the hell there doing to it

  • This is pathetic. I have had my NEC e525 for almost 5 months (I bought mine at Crazy John's in Australia) and I have not been able to find ANYTHING to download for this phone. It's stupid that they can make games for Nokias and Samsungs! Someone should make a petition or something so someone can't get off their butt and do something so people like us can actually get their money's worth!

  • I bougth a phone,NES e525, like this from Spain ,Madrid,and when I come in Australia,I can not use it.It`s got a cuntry code on it.What can I do it.

  • the telefony is good end very simple of use but but but .... WHERE ARE THE DRIVERs for use Infrared ports for WINDOWS XP !!! i cannot use this telephone for my work and i cannot buy another telefone fom my society. exist the driver ? can i have a copy ? thanks Roberto. ITALY.

  • i need too unlock thise phone so i can use overseas

  • i work for a telco that sells these handsets & I would have to say that every single one that we have sold has come back faulty!!!!!

  • re: e525 gsm phone; is this is true tri or quad band phone? what is the difference? and is phone locked or unlocked for any sim card use in any network? in europe, usa, asia, etc?

  • i got someone to get it for me in HK. can someone tell me watt came with there phone??? i just got the phone and two batteries. my batt.0 died real quick too, i didn't use it and the phone turned off in 12hrs. also i hear u can connect the phone to PC, but i can't see anything that looks like a USB port on the phone. can anyone plz help?

  • i just wanna know is there any games or programs that i can download on to this phone?

  • instruction book.and battery charger. can i make order.

  • hey, i have just purchased the NEC e505 and i was wondering if there is any good sites to get ringtones from.

  • Hi can anyone tell me if this fone has IR PORT????

  • Hi, I am located Down Under (Australia) and am hoping for a place to buy. Any luck from anyone?

  • I'm looking for the User Manual in English for my NEC N8 (E525 ?). Can you help me? (link or attachment). Thanks!

  • is there a car kit available for nec e525

  • Would be good if the manual and CD were in English and I could understand them !!! Can I obtain english versions of these ? either hard copy or downloads ? Thanks Gary

  • is the camera good like samsung v200

  • i like nec e 525 but i really think that there would be sites for this mobile to download games, ring tones and data cables

  • if you know where I can find this phone please email me.I need the details like the price and Where I can order this phone or N31i. If anyone knows please email me soon!!!

  • I wanto to buy accesories of NEC N8 : Cab data, battery, CD-driver. Please send mail to me: Price & userguide send to VietNam, because I'm Vietnamese. Thank you so much!

  • wazzuup!� how much for this new nec e525? cant get any info anywhere in Aussie Down under.

  • A good all rounder that works well for me. Beats my old 5110 pants down. Which aint hard.

  • pls ineed help about this e525 ineed to do list speed dail also some option pls

  • Is there somekind of software to transfer pictures and ringtones for this phone?

  • How much is the cellphone (NEC N8 (E525).

  • Hi all. This phone rocks! I've only had it for less than 24 hours the polyphonics are awesome. Mine came with default mickey mouse backgrounds. It also has the the Austin Powers theme song in it as well. At 40 chord polyphonics is sounds a lot better ad louder than the Samaung T100.

  • when in belgium for "i-mode" ??????? at what price ???? i hope in 30 days !!!!! and not a minute longer !

  • pls is the phone out in the uk.and how much is it pls.

  • Isn't hi so good???!!!

  • Good day i will like to have the price of the above named NEC GSM phone.Thanks.

  • I need picure and document :

  • where and how much the price that item i can buy

  • is the best,style,perfect

  • oh yea it is a really cool phone too...i still like the sanyoSCP-5300 tho!

  • what is the price, where can i find the price of all these phones on this site?

  • My. It is a bit slow isn't it??? This phone was already launch in China last December. Of course overall its better then Panasonic GD88 since I have both phones. :)

  • Good feature w/ 100k pix built in & etx.LCD colors 4096 + Picture phonebook .The only minus was the dimension for clamshell w/ long 110mm & thick 24mm

  • hi all!!! i like diz fone, will replace my old gd 88!!!!!