Huawei Ascend W1
#6904
Lenovo P700i
#6973Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W1
Lenovo P700i
Performance
39.533.3
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.121.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.030.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.421.1
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W1 and Lenovo P700i both feature a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend W1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the P700i uses a Mediatek MT6577 chipset with a slightly slower dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The P700i has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the 1950 mAh battery of the W1, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the W1 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, whereas the P700i operates on Android 4.0.4, which may provide a more versatile user experience.
- Build quality shows the W1 is lighter at 130g, while the P700i is heavier at 162g and slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W1
Lenovo P700i
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (1.85GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1950 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm (4.90 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
125.6 x 64.6 x 12.8 mm (4.94 x 2.54 x 0.50 in)
Weight
130 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, red, black, white
Dark Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass