HTC Aria
#6946
Huawei Ascend II
#7362Category Breakdown
HTC Aria
Huawei Ascend II
Performance
44.838.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.133.2
Battery
12.314.0
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
23.725.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.219.3
Summary
- The HTC Aria features a compact build with dimensions of 103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm and weighs 115g, while the Huawei Ascend II is slightly larger at 117 x 61 x 13 mm and weighs 120g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Aria has a 3.2-inch screen compared to the Ascend II's 3.5 inches, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Aria.
- Performance-wise, both smartphones are equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, though the Ascend II has a slight advantage in storage with 256MB of RAM.
- They both feature a 5 MP rear camera without OIS and no front-facing camera.
- The Ascend II has a larger 1400 mAh battery compared to the Aria's 1200 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Aria runs Android 2.1 with Sense UI, while the Ascend II operates on Android 2.3, providing a slightly more updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Aria
Huawei Ascend II
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Liberty
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
512MB 384MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
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
1200 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm (4.09 x 2.27 x 0.46 in)
117 x 61 x 13 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
115 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.54 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass