Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Q M5660
Sony Xperia tipo dual
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Q M5660 and Sony Xperia tipo dual both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia tipo dual is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 512MB of RAM, providing a more capable experience compared to the Ascend Q's 800 MHz CPU and 0GB RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia tipo dual supports video recording at 480p, while the Ascend Q does not specify video quality.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Ascend Q runs on Android 2.3, whereas the Xperia tipo dual benefits from a more recent Android 4.0.3, enhancing the software experience.
- Build-wise, the Xperia tipo dual is lighter and slightly more compact than the Ascend Q.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Q M5660
Sony Xperia tipo dual
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Cricket
Also known as Sony ST21i2, Sony ST21a2
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
121.9 x 58.4 x 12.7 mm (4.80 x 2.30 x 0.5 in)
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
132.2 g
99.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Serene black, Classic silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, no dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

