Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y
Samsung i637 Jack
Performance
56.635.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.022.1
Battery
14.014.6
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
23.422.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.717.2
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Samsung i637 Jack's 2.4-inch TFT screen at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Y is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, while the Jack has a 528 MHz CPU, giving the Ascend Y an edge in processing capability.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Ascend Y has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Jack has a slightly larger 1480 mAh battery, providing marginally better longevity.
- For software, the Ascend Y runs Android 2.3, whereas the Jack operates on Windows Mobile 6.1, which may influence user experience and app availability.
- Build-wise, the Ascend Y is heavier at 125g compared to the Jack's 102.1g, and both are constructed from plastic with no water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y
Samsung i637 Jack
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
528 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 120MB
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
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
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1480 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1480 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)
117 x 61 x 12.7 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.5 in)
Weight
125 g
102.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

