HTC Magic
#8717
Huawei Ascend Y
#7276Category Breakdown
HTC Magic
Huawei Ascend Y
Performance
44.856.6
Camera
10.039.6
Display
22.116.0
Battery
13.514.0
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
17.623.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.319.7
Summary
- The HTC Magic features a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend Y has a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Magic is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Ascend Y has a more capable 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Ascend Y supports video recording, unlike the Magic.
- The Ascend Y also has a marginally larger 1400 mAh battery compared to the Magic's 1340 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Magic runs on Android 1.6, while the Ascend Y operates on Android 2.3, providing a more updated software experience.
- The Magic lacks a headphone jack, which the Ascend Y includes.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Magic
Huawei Ascend Y
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM, 120MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1340 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 55 x 13.7 mm (4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 in)
116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
Weight
118.5 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.87 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 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
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity