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Huawei U8230

Huawei U8230

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Samsung i350 Intrepid

Samsung i350 Intrepid

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Category Breakdown

Huawei U8230
Samsung i350 Intrepid
Performance
43.335.8
Camera
2.539.6
Display
33.210.3
Battery
15.214.6
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
20.521.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.315.4

Summary

  • The Huawei U8230 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Samsung i350 Intrepid's smaller 2.55-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels, which may offer a better viewing experience.
  • Both devices have similar performance with a 528 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, but the U8230 runs on Android 2.1, while the Intrepid operates on Windows Mobile 6.5, affecting user experience and app availability.
  • Camera capabilities are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Intrepid supports video recording, which is not specified for the U8230.
  • Battery capacity is slightly higher in the U8230 at 1500 mAh compared to the Intrepid's 1480 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • In terms of build quality, the U8230 is slightly thicker and heavier, while the Intrepid has a more compact design and includes a headphone jack, which the U8230 lacks.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei U8230
Samsung i350 Intrepid

General

Release Date

2009
2009

Announced

2009
2009

Description

N/A
For SprintAlso known as Samsung Ace II

Display

Size

3.5"
2.55"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~157 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7200A
N/A

CPU

528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz

GPU

Adreno 130
N/A

Memory

256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 512MB ROM

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
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1480 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1480 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)
124 x 62 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.44 x 0.51 in)

Weight

N/A
91 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.20 W/kg (head)     0.59 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / UMTS / EVDO

Network Speed

HSPA
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
N/A