Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W2
vivo Y15S (2015)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W2 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the vivo Y15S 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 Y15S utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, providing a more efficient multitasking experience.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Y15S supports autofocus and can record video at 1080p, compared to the W2's 720p.
- The Y15S also boasts a larger 1900 mAh battery compared to the W2's 1700 mAh.
- In terms of software, the W2 runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, while the Y15S operates on Android 5.1, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
- The build quality of both devices is similar, but the Y15S is lighter at 130g versus the W2's 160g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W2
vivo Y15S (2015)
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
134 x 67 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
131.4 x 66.2 x 9 mm (5.17 x 2.61 x 0.35 in)
Weight
160 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

