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Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro

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LG Optimus S

LG Optimus S

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro
LG Optimus S
Performance
25.35.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
33.216.0
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
30.720.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.78.9

Summary

  • The Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the LG Optimus S, both offering a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but with the Y201 Pro having a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Y201 Pro is powered by an 800 MHz CPU, outperforming the 600 MHz processor of the Optimus S.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Optimus S includes autofocus.
  • The Y201 Pro has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Optimus S has a slightly larger 1500 mAh capacity.
  • The Y201 Pro runs on Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience compared to the older Android 2.2 on the Optimus S.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Y201 Pro being lighter at 125g versus the 130g of the Optimus S, but the latter is slightly thicker.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro
LG Optimus S

General

Release Date

2012
2010

Announced

2012
2010

Description

N/A
LG Optimus S for SprintLG Optimus U for US CellularLG Optimus V VM670 for Virgin Mobile

Display

Size

3.5"
3.2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

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

N/A
N/A

CPU

800 MHz Cortex-A5
600 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
N/A

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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

480p@30fps
480p

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-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117 x 61.5 x 11.7 mm (4.61 x 2.42 x 0.46 in)
114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)

Weight

125 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.26 W/kg (head)     0.48 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Yes
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB

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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass