Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y
Samsung DoubleTime I857
Performance
56.660.2
Camera
39.610.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
14.012.3
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
23.421.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.719.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the Samsung DoubleTime I857, both with the same resolution but the Ascend Y has a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize similar 800 MHz processors, but the Ascend Y has marginally more RAM at 256MB versus 260MB in the DoubleTime.
- Both cameras are identical at 3.15 MP, though the DoubleTime includes autofocus.
- The Ascend Y has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the DoubleTime's 1200 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Ascend Y runs on Android 2.3, while the DoubleTime operates on Android 2.2, providing a marginally newer experience for the Huawei device.
- Build quality shows the Ascend Y is lighter at 125g compared to the 148g of the DoubleTime, but the latter is thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y
Samsung DoubleTime I857
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
800 MHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
256MB RAM, 120MB
260MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
113 x 62 x 15 mm (4.45 x 2.44 x 0.59 in)
Weight
125 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

