Huawei Ascend G312
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Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
#9222Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G312
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Performance
33.932.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
34.116.9
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.726.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.412.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G312 features a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, while the Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 has a 3.8-inch display with a similar resolution but a higher pixel density of around 246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G312 is equipped with a 1.4 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the U8800's 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the U8800 can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the G312's video capabilities are unspecified.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but the G312's software runs on Android 4.0, providing a more modern experience compared to the U8800's Android 2.2, which can only be upgraded to 2.3.
- Build quality is comparable, with the G312 being slightly heavier at 140g versus the U8800's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G312
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU
1.4 GHz
800 MHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
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
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
120 x 62 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
Weight
140 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps(U8800H)/ 7.2/2 Mbps(U8800)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass