Huawei Ascend W3
#7475
Nokia N87
#5636Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W3
Nokia N87
Performance
23.65.3
Camera
19.114.1
Display
56.568.0
Battery
1.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.925.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
18.727.0
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W3 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at around 326 ppi, while the Nokia N87 utilizes an AMOLED display, though specific size and resolution details are not provided.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend W3 is equipped with a dual-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the N87 lacks specified performance metrics.
- The camera capabilities of the N87 are superior with a 12 MP rear camera compared to the 8 MP on the W3, but both devices lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery specifications are not detailed for either device, and both run on different operating systems, with the W3 using Microsoft Windows Phone 8 and the N87 operating on Symbian OS.
- The build quality details are minimal for the N87, while the W3 has a defined size and weight, indicating a more concrete design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W3
Nokia N87
General
Release Date
2013
N/A
Announced
2013
N/A
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.5"
N/A
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED, 16M colors
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
N/A
PPI
720
0
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
1GB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss lens, Xenon flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion, removable
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 67 x 10 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Silver
Black, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Symbian OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass