Huawei Ascend G300
#6669
ZTE Orbit
#9087Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G300
ZTE Orbit
Performance
33.226.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
13.616.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.140.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.713.3
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G300 and ZTE Orbit both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the G300 uses an IPS LCD while the Orbit has a TFT display.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz processor and 4GB of storage, but the G300 runs on Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0), whereas the Orbit operates on Windows Phone 7.5.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera, but the Orbit supports video recording at 720p.
- The G300 has a smaller 1350 mAh battery compared to the Orbit's 1600 mAh, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- Build-wise, the G300 is slightly larger and heavier than the Orbit, which is marginally more compact.
- Connectivity options differ as well, with the Orbit supporting Bluetooth 3.0 and NFC, while the G300 has Bluetooth 2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G300
ZTE Orbit
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Render for U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350/1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
119.4 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
Weight
140 g
136.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (ZTE Render)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, 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), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Tango II
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass