Huawei Ascend G312
#7342
ZTE Blade III
#7663Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G312
ZTE Blade III
Performance
33.933.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.123.0
Battery
15.216.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.728.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.417.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G312 and ZTE Blade III both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the G312 offers 256K colors compared to the Blade III's 65K colors, potentially providing better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the G312 has a faster 1.4 GHz CPU, while the Blade III is equipped with a 1.0 GHz processor and a slightly more capable GPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front camera.
- The Blade III has a slightly larger 1600 mAh battery compared to the G312's 1500 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and lack advanced features like stereo speakers or wireless charging.
- The G312 is slightly heavier at 140g versus the Blade III's 130g, and both are available in black, with the Blade III also offered in white.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G312
ZTE Blade III
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
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
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.4 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
4GB (2.5GB user available), 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
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1600 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)
123 x 63.5 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.5 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass