Garmin
#9670
Huawei Activa 4G
#6433Category Breakdown
Garmin
Huawei Activa 4G
Performance
11.356.8
Camera
11.739.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
15.217.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.437.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.723.7
Summary
- The Garmin, released in 2010, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Huawei Activa 4G, launched in 2012, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Garmin has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Huawei boasts 150GB of RAM, indicating a significant advantage in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Huawei supports video recording.
- The Garmin's battery capacity is 1500 mAh, while the Huawei has a larger 1880 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both run older versions of Android, with the Garmin on Android 2.1 and the Huawei on Android 2.3.6, providing a basic software experience without modern features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Garmin
Huawei Activa 4G
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU
N/A
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
150MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
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
320p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1880 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1880 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
122 x 61 x 10.7 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.42 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
CDMA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Garmin navigation
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A