Huawei Ascend Y221
#7166
Icemobile Prime 3.5
#8998Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y221
Icemobile Prime 3.5
Performance
34.134.9
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
13.612.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.027.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.213.6
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y221 and Icemobile Prime 3.5 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Y221 is equipped with a slightly slower dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU compared to the 1.2 GHz CPU in the Prime 3.5, although both share the same chipset and GPU.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prime 3.5 supports video recording at 480p@30fps, while the Y221 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Y221 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1350 mAh compared to the Prime 3.5's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Y221 runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), while the Prime 3.5 operates on an older Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), which may affect user experience.
- Build quality shows the Y221 is thicker and heavier, while the Prime 3.5 is slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y221
Icemobile Prime 3.5
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
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
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
119.5 x 63.5 x 10.9 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.43 in)
Weight
130 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer