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Garmin

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Huawei U8300

Huawei U8300

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Category Breakdown

Garmin
Huawei U8300
Performance
11.35.3
Camera
11.739.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
15.28.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.423.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.713.5

Summary

  • The Garmin features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Huawei U8300's smaller 2.6-inch screen at 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Garmin.
  • In terms of performance, the Garmin has 4GB of RAM, while the Huawei has none, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
  • The Garmin's rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, while the Huawei offers a 3.15 MP camera, both lacking optical image stabilization.
  • Battery capacity is also higher in the Garmin at 1500 mAh compared to the Huawei's 930 mAh.
  • Both devices run on Android 2.1 (Eclair), but the Garmin's overall software experience may benefit from its superior RAM and storage configuration.
  • The Garmin is heavier and lacks the lightweight build of the Huawei, which weighs 104g and comes in multiple color options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Garmin
Huawei U8300

General

Release Date

2010
2010

Announced

2010
2010

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.2"
2.6"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
N/A

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

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
930 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 930 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

N/A
94 x 64 x 11 mm (3.70 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)

Weight

N/A
104 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Green, Yellow and Purple

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 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP

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 2.1 (Eclair)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass