HTC Panache
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Huawei Ascend G312
#7342Category Breakdown
HTC Panache
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
39.133.9
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
27.923.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.119.4
Summary
- The HTC Panache features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend G312 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Panache is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S2 chipset with 768MB of RAM, compared to the Ascend G312's 1.4 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ascend G312 supports video recording, whereas the Panache is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The battery capacity of the Ascend G312 is slightly higher at 1500mAh compared to the Panache's 1400mAh.
- On the software front, the Panache runs Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the Ascend G312 operates on Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Panache is slightly heavier at 150g and thicker at 11.1mm, while the Ascend G312 is lighter at 140g and slimmer at 10.5mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Panache
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For North CanadaAlso known as HTC Panache 4G
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
8GB (1.2GB user available), 768MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.2 x 62.5 x 11.1 mm (4.81 x 2.46 x 0.44 in)
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
150 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer