Huawei Ascend G500
#7150
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
#6769Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
Performance
35.039.2
Camera
14.112.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.121.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.529.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.322.2
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a compact 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Micromax A109 Canvas XL2 offers a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G500 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, whereas the A109 utilizes a more efficient quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the A109 records at a lower frame rate.
- The G500 has a smaller 1930 mAh battery compared to the A109's 2500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the G500 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the A109 is equipped with a slightly newer Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated user experience.
- Overall, the A109 provides a larger display, better performance, and a more recent software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
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)
N/A
Weight
156 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity