Huawei Ascend W2
#6766
LG K3 (2017)
#6032Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W2
LG K3 (2017)
Performance
44.542.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.720.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.443.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.225.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W2 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG K3 (2017) has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend W2 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the K3 utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 210, which may provide smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the K3 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The K3 also has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the W2's 1700 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Ascend W2 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, while the K3 operates on Android 6.0.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the K3 is lighter at 132g compared to the W2's 160g, and both devices lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W2
LG K3 (2017)
General
Release Date
2013
2017
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: US110 (US Cellular)
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
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
1700 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 67 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
133.9 x 69.8 x 9.5 mm (5.27 x 2.75 x 0.37 in)
Weight
160 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer