Huawei Ascend W2
#6766
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
#8214Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W2
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
Performance
44.530.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
16.717.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.449.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.215.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W2 and Samsung Galaxy J1 4G both feature a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Ascend W2 uses an IPS LCD while the J1 employs a TFT panel.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend W2 is equipped with a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor and 8GB of storage, whereas the J1 has a quad-core CPU and 4GB of storage, but with more RAM at 768MB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the J1 offers a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The J1 also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1850 mAh compared to the W2's 1700 mAh.
- In terms of software, the W2 runs on Windows Phone 8, while the J1 operates on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), providing different user experiences.
- The J1 includes NFC support and Bluetooth 4.0, which are not available on the W2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W2
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 4G Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
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
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 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)
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
160 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
White, Black, Blue
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity