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Huawei Ascend G500

Huawei Ascend G500

#7150
LG Escape P870

LG Escape P870

#6767

Category Breakdown

Huawei Ascend G500
LG Escape P870
Performance
35.040.5
Camera
14.119.1
Display
55.242.3
Battery
18.120.2
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
29.547.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.322.2

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

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, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
HDR

Front Camera

VGA
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.56 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass