Category Breakdown
Honor 2
Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E
Performance
48.341.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.543.7
Battery
20.522.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.933.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
27.620.7
Summary
- The Honor 2 and Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 2 is equipped with a quad-core 1.4 GHz processor, while the Ascend D1 XL utilizes a dual-core 1.5 GHz chipset, giving the Honor 2 an edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera, providing comparable photography options.
- The Honor 2 has a smaller 2230 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh battery of the Ascend D1 XL, which may result in shorter usage time for the Honor.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.0, but the Honor 2 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, whereas the Ascend D1 XL lacks this feature.
- In terms of build quality, the Ascend D1 XL is slightly lighter and slimmer than the Honor 2, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 2
Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Huawei K3V2
TI OMAP 4460
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Vivante GC4000
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2230 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2230 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm (5.28 x 2.66 x 0.41 in)
129.9 x 64.9 x 8.9 mm (5.11 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

