Huawei Ascend G312
#7342
ZTE Orbit
#9087Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G312
ZTE Orbit
Performance
33.926.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
34.116.9
Battery
15.216.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.740.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.413.3
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G312 and ZTE Orbit both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend G312 has a faster 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the 1.0 GHz CPU of the Orbit, although both devices offer 4GB of storage and 4GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 5 MP rear camera, but the Orbit supports 720p video recording while the G312 does not specify video capabilities.
- The G312 has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Orbit offers a slightly larger 1600 mAh capacity.
- The Ascend runs on Android 4.0, whereas the Orbit operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, providing different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the G312 is slightly heavier at 140g and has larger dimensions compared to the Orbit, which weighs 136.4g and is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G312
ZTE Orbit
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Also known as ZTE Render for U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
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
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.4 GHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB 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
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
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)
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
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
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 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, 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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Tango II
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass