HTC EVO Shift 4G
#8563
Huawei Ascend G312
#7342Category Breakdown
HTC EVO Shift 4G
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
32.033.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
23.034.1
Battery
15.215.2
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
26.923.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.819.4
Summary
- The HTC EVO Shift 4G features a smaller 3.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 259 ppi, while the Huawei Ascend G312 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the EVO Shift is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Ascend G312 offers a more robust 1.4 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Ascend G312 supports video recording, while the EVO Shift is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both devices lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The EVO Shift runs on an older Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the Ascend G312 operates on Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the EVO Shift being slightly heavier and thicker than the Ascend G312.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC EVO Shift 4G
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
3.6"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 60 x 16 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.63 in)
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
130 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer