Huawei Ascend Y
#7276
Philips W626
#7667Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y
Philips W626
Performance
56.650.3
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.033.2
Battery
14.015.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.428.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.717.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y and Philips W626 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the W626 supports 256K colors, potentially offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Y is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset, while the W626 uses a Mediatek MT6573; both have 800 MHz CPUs but the Cortex-A9 in the W626 may provide marginally better performance.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without OIS, but the W626 can record video at 480p, which is a slight advantage.
- The W626 also has a larger battery capacity at 1530 mAh compared to the Ascend Y's 1400 mAh.
- Both smartphones run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a similar software experience, but the W626 has Bluetooth 2.0, which may provide better connectivity options.
- In terms of build quality, the Ascend Y is slightly heavier at 125g and thinner at 11.7mm, while the W626 is lighter at 102g but thicker at 14.3mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y
Philips W626
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
800 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
256MB RAM, 120MB
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
116 x 62 x 14.3 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.56 in)
Weight
125 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass