Huawei U8300
#9018
ZTE Nova Messenger
#9035Category Breakdown
Huawei U8300
ZTE Nova Messenger
Performance
5.38.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
8.81.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.78.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.513.5
Summary
- The Huawei U8300 features a slightly larger 2.6-inch display compared to the ZTE Nova Messenger's 2.0-inch screen, both offering a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the U8300 has no RAM, while the Nova Messenger includes 1GB of RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The U8300 is equipped with a 930 mAh battery, while the Nova Messenger's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Build quality shows the U8300 is heavier at 104g and slightly thicker, while the Nova Messenger is lighter at 95g and slimmer.
- The U8300 runs on Android 2.1, whereas the Nova Messenger's operating system details are not specified, and it lacks a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8300
ZTE Nova Messenger
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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
1GB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
To be confirmed
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
930 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 930 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
107 x 60 x 10.3 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
Weight
104 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, Yellow and Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
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
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
N/A
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A