Huawei U8230
#8741
Sony Ericsson Aspen
#9396Category Breakdown
Huawei U8230
Sony Ericsson Aspen
Performance
43.342.9
Camera
2.511.3
Display
33.210.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.523.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.312.4
Summary
- The Huawei U8230 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Sony Ericsson Aspen's 2.4-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels, offering a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the U8230 is equipped with a 528 MHz CPU, while the Aspen has a slightly faster 600 MHz processor, though both share 256MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Aspen supports video recording at 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The U8230 runs on Android 2.1, providing a different software experience compared to the Aspen's Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the U8230 being slightly thicker and the Aspen lighter, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8230
Sony Ericsson Aspen
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Faith
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
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 (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM, 100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
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
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
117 x 60 x 12.5 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.49 in)
Weight
N/A
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Iconic Black, White Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, 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 6.5.3 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A