Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y
Sony Ericsson Aspen
Performance
56.642.9
Camera
39.611.3
Display
16.010.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.423.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.712.4
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the Sony Ericsson Aspen's 2.4-inch TFT resistive screen, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Y has an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, which outperforms the Aspen's 600 MHz ARM 11.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Aspen can record video at 480p@15fps, while the Ascend Y lacks specific video capabilities.
- The Ascend Y is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, while the Aspen has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery.
- The Ascend Y runs on Android 2.3, whereas the Aspen operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Ascend Y being slightly lighter at 125g versus the Aspen's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y
Sony Ericsson Aspen
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Faith
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 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
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB RAM, 120MB
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM, 100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
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
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 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 60 x 12.5 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.49 in)
Weight
125 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Iconic Black, White Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, 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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

