Huawei Ascend G500
#5247
Vodafone Smart 4 power
#6393Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
Vodafone Smart 4 power
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.354.4
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Vodafone Smart 4 power has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G500 is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, whereas the Smart 4 power utilizes a more efficient Mediatek MT6582M with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Smart 4 power offers video recording capabilities.
- The G500 has a smaller 1930 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery in the Smart 4 power, providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the G500 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Smart 4 power is equipped with a more updated Android 4.4.2.
- In terms of build quality, the G500 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Smart 4 power, which is marginally slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
Vodafone Smart 4 power
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
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)
141 x 71.4 x 9.5 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight
156 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes