Huawei Ascend G500
#5247
TCL MoveTime
#11216Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
TCL MoveTime
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.00.0
Display
70.069.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.343.7
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a more expansive viewing experience compared to the TCL MoveTime's 1.41-inch AMOLED display at 320 x 360 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G500 is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, while the MoveTime utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500 with a quad-core 1.09 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, optimized for wearables.
- The G500's camera offers a 5 MP rear sensor, whereas the MoveTime lacks a camera altogether.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the MoveTime at 600 mAh compared to the G500's 1930 mAh, though the G500's larger size may accommodate longer usage.
- The G500 runs on Android 4.0.4, providing a more traditional smartphone experience, while the MoveTime operates on a proprietary OS designed for wearables, limiting its software capabilities.
- Overall, the G500 offers a more robust feature set suited for general smartphone use, while the MoveTime is tailored for specific wearable functionalities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
TCL MoveTime
General
Release Date
2012
2020, September 03
Announced
2012
2020, September 03
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
Also known as TCL MoveTime Family Watch MT43A
Display
Size
4.3"
1.41"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
320 x 360 pixels (~342 ppi density)
PPI
540
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2500 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.09 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 304
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
N/A
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
720p
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 600 mAh
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)
45 x 41 x 14.5 mm (1.77 x 1.61 x 0.57 in)
Weight
156 g
50 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Proprietary OS
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Proprietary OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No