Huawei Ascend W3
#7341
Nokia 700
#5137Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W3
Nokia 700
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
70.570.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.655.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W3 features a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Nokia 700's 3.2-inch AMOLED display at 360 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the W3 has a dual-core CPU with 1GB of RAM, while the Nokia 700 offers a 1.0 GHz ARM11 CPU and 2GB of RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the W3 is superior with an 8 MP rear sensor capable of 1080p video, compared to the 5 MP rear camera of the Nokia 700 that records at 720p.
- Battery capacity favors the Nokia 700 with a 1080 mAh battery, while the W3's capacity is unspecified.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the W3 using Microsoft Windows Phone 8 and the Nokia 700 operating on Symbian Belle, affecting the overall software experience.
- The build quality of the W3 is slightly bulkier at 132 x 67 x 10 mm and weighs more, while the Nokia 700 is more compact and lighter at 110 x 50.7 x 9.7 mm and 96 grams.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W3
Nokia 700
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
3.2"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
720
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core
1.0 GHz ARM11 (1.3GHz after update)
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
1GB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1080 mAh battery (BP-5Z)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132 x 67 x 10 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
110 x 50.7 x 9.7 mm, 50 cc (4.33 x 2.00 x 0.38 in)
Weight
N/A
96 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Silver
Cool Grey, Silver/White, Coral Red, Peacock Blue and Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps 3.06
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Symbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Symbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes