HTC Panache
#8440
Huawei Impulse 4G
#7889Category Breakdown
HTC Panache
Huawei Impulse 4G
Performance
39.160.9
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
27.926.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.117.1
Summary
- The HTC Panache and Huawei Impulse 4G both feature a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Panache is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S2 chipset with 768MB of RAM, while the Impulse uses an 800 MHz MSM7230 with only 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Panache.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Panache has a 1400mAh battery, whereas the Impulse has a slightly larger 1500mAh battery, potentially offering marginally better longevity.
- The Panache runs on Android 2.3 with Sense UI, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Impulse's Android 2.2.
- In terms of build quality, the Panache is slightly heavier at 150g and has dimensions of 122.2 x 62.5 x 11.1 mm, while the Impulse is lighter at 130g and measures 120 x 65 x 11.6 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Panache
Huawei Impulse 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For North CanadaAlso known as HTC Panache 4G
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.8"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
800 MHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB (1.2GB user available), 768MB RAM
512MB 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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
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
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
120 x 65 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.56 x 0.46 in)
Weight
150 g
130 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 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass