BlackBerry Volt
#8265
Huawei Ascend G312
#7342Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Volt
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
28.433.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
1.615.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
36.523.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.719.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Volt features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 252 ppi, while the Huawei Ascend G312 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of about 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Volt is powered by a 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the G312 has a faster 1.4 GHz CPU, both equipped with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G312 supports video recording, while the Volt does not.
- The Volt's battery capacity is unspecified, while the G312 has a 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Volt runs on BlackBerry OS 6.1, and the G312 operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering different user experiences.
- The Volt is slightly thicker and lighter than the G312, which weighs 140g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Volt
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
Announced asBlackBerry Torch 9850Previously known as BlackBerry Monaco
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
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
4GB 768MB 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
LED flash
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
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
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 / CDMA / UMTS / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, UMTS
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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