Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend II
Motorola FIRE XT
Performance
38.059.6
Camera
39.612.5
Display
33.216.0
Battery
14.016.0
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
25.325.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.317.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend II and Motorola FIRE XT both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the FIRE XT has a more powerful 800 MHz CPU compared to the Ascend II's 600 MHz, which may result in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the FIRE XT includes autofocus, enhancing its photography potential.
- The FIRE XT also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1540 mAh versus the Ascend II's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build quality favors the FIRE XT with a lighter weight of 84.3g and slimmer profile, while both run on Android 2.3, with the FIRE XT utilizing a slightly updated version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend II
Motorola FIRE XT
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Fire XT XT530, Motorola XT531, Motorola SPICE XT
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227T-1 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 61 x 13 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
114 x 62 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
Weight
120 g
84.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

