Huawei Ascend Y221
#10045
verykool s354
#10043Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y221
verykool s354
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.950.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y221 and verykool s354 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Y221 has a slightly lower CPU clock speed at 1.0 GHz compared to the 1.2 GHz of the s354, though both utilize the same chipset and GPU.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the verykool s354 supports 720p video recording, while the Y221 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Y221 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1350 mAh compared to the s354's 1200 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Y221 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, while the s354 operates on an older Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, potentially affecting user experience and app compatibility.
- Build-wise, the Y221 is heavier at 130g compared to the s354's 105g, and the dimensions differ slightly, with the s354 being marginally larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y221
verykool s354
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
119 x 65 x 12 mm (4.69 x 2.56 x 0.47 in)
Weight
130 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black/Blue, Fuchsia, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes