Huawei Ascend G500
#5247
LG Escape P870
#7408Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
LG Escape P870
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.353.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 and LG Escape P870 both feature a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the G500 utilizes a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Escape P870 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait CPU, providing slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Escape P870 supports 1080p video recording compared to the G500's 720p.
- The Escape P870 also has a larger 2150 mAh battery compared to the G500's 1930 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.0.4, providing a similar software experience, but the Escape P870 includes NFC support and Bluetooth 4.0, enhancing connectivity options.
- In terms of build quality, the G500 is heavier at 156g and thicker at 11mm, while the Escape P870 is lighter at 128g and slimmer at 9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
LG Escape P870
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960L Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
2150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130 x 65 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
126 x 65 x 9 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Weight
156 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes