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Huawei U8230

Huawei U8230

#8741
Philips W626

Philips W626

#7667

Category Breakdown

Huawei U8230
Philips W626
Performance
43.350.3
Camera
2.511.9
Display
33.233.2
Battery
15.215.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.528.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.317.9

Summary

  • The Huawei U8230 and Philips W626 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions and pixel densities.
  • In terms of performance, the Philips W626 has a slightly faster 800 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU compared to the 528 MHz ARM 11 in the Huawei U8230, which may result in better overall responsiveness.
  • Both devices sport a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the W626 offers video recording at 480p, while the U8230 lacks video capabilities.
  • The Philips W626 has a marginally larger 1530 mAh battery compared to the U8230's 1500 mAh, potentially providing slightly better endurance.
  • Software-wise, the U8230 runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair), while the W626 is equipped with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a more updated experience.
  • The W626 also includes a headphone jack, which the U8230 lacks.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei U8230
Philips W626

General

Release Date

2009
2011

Announced

2009
2011

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

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7200A
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)

CPU

528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A9

GPU

Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531

Memory

256MB RAM
256MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
480p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1530 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
116 x 62 x 14.3 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.56 in)

Weight

N/A
102 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass