Huawei Ascend G740
#6382
verykool s5030 Helix II
#4993Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G740
verykool s5030 Helix II
Performance
43.241.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.220.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.532.5
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
23.929.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G740 and verykool s5030 Helix II both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the G740 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400, while the Helix II utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, potentially providing better multitasking on the latter.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Helix II includes a higher-resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the G740's 1 MP.
- The G740 has a slightly larger 2400 mAh battery, while the Helix II's battery capacity is 2200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the G740 runs on Android 4.1.2, whereas the Helix II operates on a more recent Android 5.1, which may offer a better user experience.
- The G740 is heavier at 150 g, compared to the lighter 132 g of the Helix II, contributing to differences in build feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G740
verykool s5030 Helix II
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
Also known as Orange Yumo
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.8, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1 MP
5 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.5 x 71.5 x 9.3 mm (5.49 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
147.1 x 72 x 7.5 mm (5.79 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Weight
150 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity