Huawei U8230
#8741
ZTE Xiang
#8452Category Breakdown
Huawei U8230
ZTE Xiang
Performance
43.342.9
Camera
2.539.6
Display
33.210.3
Battery
15.213.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.520.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.315.1
Summary
- The Huawei U8230 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the ZTE Xiang's 2.5-inch screen, offering a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels versus 320 x 240 pixels, which enhances visual clarity.
- Both devices share similar performance specs with a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB RAM, but the U8230 has a slightly better GPU with the Adreno 130.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the U8230 has a 3.15 MP rear camera, while the Xiang offers a marginally better 3.2 MP camera, both lacking optical image stabilization.
- The U8230 is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, providing a longer life than the Xiang's 1300 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the U8230 runs on Android 2.1, whereas the Xiang operates on Windows Mobile 6.1, leading to different user experiences.
- Build quality shows the U8230 is slightly bulkier and heavier than the Xiang, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8230
ZTE Xiang
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.5"
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 (~160 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
No
Memory
256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
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
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
114 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-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 802.11b/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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A