HTC Magic
#8717
Huawei U8230
#8741Category Breakdown
HTC Magic
Huawei U8230
Performance
44.843.3
Camera
10.02.5
Display
22.133.2
Battery
13.515.2
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
17.620.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.314.3
Summary
- The HTC Magic features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Huawei U8230 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, offering better color depth.
- Both devices are powered by the same Qualcomm MSM7200A chipset and have identical CPU and GPU specifications, but the HTC Magic has 288MB of RAM compared to the U8230's 256MB, which may provide a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP with autofocus, but the U8230 lacks video recording capabilities.
- The U8230 has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the Magic's 1340mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- In terms of software, the HTC Magic runs Android 1.6, while the U8230 operates on a more advanced Android 2.1, which may enhance the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Magic
Huawei U8230
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K 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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1340 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
Weight
118.5 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.87 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer