Huawei U8300
#9018
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
#10812Category Breakdown
Huawei U8300
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
39.614.1
Display
33.216.0
Battery
8.814.3
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
23.721.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.58.9
Summary
- The Huawei U8300 features a compact build with dimensions of 94 x 64 x 11 mm and weighs 104g, while the Samsung M850 Instinct HD is larger at 118 x 58 x 13 mm and weighs 114g.
- Both devices have a 2.6-inch TFT display, but the M850 offers a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density of 222 ppi compared to the U8300's 320 x 240 pixels and 154 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both phones have 0GB of RAM, limiting their multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the M850 is significantly better with a 5 MP rear camera and 720p video recording, while the U8300 has a 3.15 MP rear camera without autofocus.
- The M850 also boasts a larger 1440 mAh battery compared to the U8300's 930 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the U8300 runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair), while the M850's OS is unspecified, and it lacks a headphone jack, unlike the U8300.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8300
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
For SprintAlso known as Samsung Instinct2, Samsung Instinct s50
Display
Size
2.6"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
930 mAh
1440 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 930 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
94 x 64 x 11 mm (3.70 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
118 x 58 x 13 mm (4.65 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
Weight
104 g
114 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, Yellow and Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer