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

