Huawei Ascend G500
#5247
ZTE Grand X V970
#7412Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G500
ZTE Grand X V970
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.353.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G500 and ZTE Grand X V970 both feature a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend G500 is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset, while the Grand X V970 utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 2, offering a dual-core CPU that may enhance multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Grand X V970 supports 1080p video recording, compared to the 720p of the G500.
- The Ascend G500 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1930 mAh versus the 1600 mAh of the Grand X V970.
- Regarding software, the G500 runs Android 4.0.4, while the Grand X V970 can be upgraded to Android 4.1.1, providing a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Grand X V970 is lighter and slimmer than the G500, which may contribute to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G500
ZTE Grand X V970
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Huawei U8836D
Also known as ZTE Mimosa X, ZTE V970M (based on MediaTek MT6577 with dual-SIM card slots)
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 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)
Nvidia Tegra 2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
ULP GeForce
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, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
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)
127.4 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
156 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes