Huawei Ascend G500
#7150
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
#6651Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
Performance
35.021.7
Camera
14.139.6
Display
55.271.3
Battery
18.115.2
Build
0.216.4
Connectivity
29.522.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.322.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the Samsung I7500 Galaxy's 3.2-inch AMOLED display at 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G500 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the I7500 runs on a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU with only 128MB of RAM, resulting in superior performance for the G500.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the G500 supports 720p video recording while the I7500 offers video capabilities without specified resolution.
- The G500's battery capacity is 1930 mAh, larger than the I7500's 1500 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the G500 runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), significantly newer than the I7500's Android 1.5 (Cupcake), leading to a more modern software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the G500 is heavier at 156g and slightly bulkier, while the I7500 is lighter at 116.7g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.2"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED (65K effective)
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
540
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 130
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 128MB 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
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
115.9 x 56 x 11.9 mm (4.56 x 2.20 x 0.47 in)
Weight
156 g
116.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.24 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
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 1.5 (Cupcake)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass