Huawei Ascend G500
#7150
Motorola Moto G
#6203Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
Motorola Moto G
Performance
35.043.7
Camera
14.118.7
Display
55.256.5
Battery
18.119.7
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
29.538.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.324.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Motorola Moto G has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a quad-core CPU, offering superior processing power compared to the Mediatek MT6575 in the G500.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Moto G includes additional features like HDR and a 1.3 MP front camera.
- The Moto G also has a larger 2070 mAh battery compared to the G500's 1930 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Ascend G500 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Moto G starts with Android 4.3 and can be upgraded to 5.1.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
Motorola Moto G
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
Also known as Motorola Moto G X1032Available as Moto G Forte with Moto G Grip Shell back panel
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
2070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-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)
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
Weight
156 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass