BlackBerry Storm3
#7518
Huawei Ascend G312
#7342Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Storm3
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
31.533.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
23.034.1
Battery
12.715.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.923.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.519.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Storm3 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend G312 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower color depth of 256K.
- In terms of performance, the Storm3 is equipped with a 1.2GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, whereas the G312 has a 1.4GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the G312 supports video recording, which is not specified for the Storm3.
- The Storm3 has a smaller 1230mAh battery compared to the G312's 1500mAh, suggesting longer potential usage for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Storm3 runs on BlackBerry OS 6.1, while the G312 operates on Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Storm3
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
Announced asBlackBerry Torch 9860Unofficial preliminary specifications
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.2GHz
1.4 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 6.1
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer