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

