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Gionee Ctrl V1

Gionee Ctrl V1

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Huawei Ascend Y221

Huawei Ascend Y221

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Category Breakdown

Gionee Ctrl V1
Huawei Ascend Y221
Performance
27.434.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
16.713.6
Build
14.40.2
Connectivity
28.825.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.520.2

Summary

  • The Gionee Ctrl V1 and Huawei Ascend Y221 both feature TFT displays with similar resolutions, but the Ctrl V1 has a slightly larger 3.95-inch screen compared to the Y221's 3.5 inches.
  • In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz dual-core processors and 4GB of RAM, though the Ctrl V1 uses a Cortex-A9 while the Y221 has a Cortex-A7.
  • Camera specifications are identical, with both offering a 2 MP rear camera and no front camera.
  • The Ctrl V1 has a larger 1700 mAh battery, compared to the Y221's 1350 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
  • Regarding software, the Ctrl V1 runs on Android 4.0, while the Y221 is on Android 4.4, offering a slightly more updated experience.
  • Build quality shows the Ctrl V1 as slightly bulkier and heavier than the Y221, which is more compact and lighter.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gionee Ctrl V1
Huawei Ascend Y221

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.95"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~146 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
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)

CPU

1.0 GHz Cotex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1700 mAh
1350 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

123 x 63.5 x 11.2 mm (4.84 x 2.5 x 0.44 in)
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)

Weight

N/A
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Cofee/Black
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

1.29 W/kg (head)     0.83 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer