Huawei Ascend G730
#6915
Maxwest Nitro 5
#6819Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G730
Maxwest Nitro 5
Performance
31.930.4
Camera
15.419.0
Display
55.255.2
Battery
20.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.328.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.421.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G730 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Maxwest Nitro 5's 5.0-inch screen, both with the same resolution but the Nitro 5 offers a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G730 has a marginally faster CPU at 1.3 GHz versus the Nitro 5's 1.2 GHz, although both devices have 4GB of RAM.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nitro 5 can record video at 1080p, while the G730 is limited to 720p.
- The G730 houses a 2300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Nitro 5's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The G730 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with EMUI 2, while the Nitro 5 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), indicating a more updated software experience for the latter.
- Build quality is similar, with the G730 being heavier at 180g compared to the Nitro 5's 155g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G730
Maxwest Nitro 5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend G730 Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.5 x 78 x 9.6 mm (5.89 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
145.6 x 72 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
Weight
180 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
4.0, A2DP
2.1
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 2
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer