Huawei U8350 Boulder
#7209
Samsung i550
#7712Category Breakdown
Huawei U8350 Boulder
Samsung i550
Performance
44.832.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.232.3
Battery
12.312.3
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
24.323.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.017.7
Summary
- The Huawei U8350 Boulder features a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung i550 has a similar-sized display but with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in comparable pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Boulder is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with a 528 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, whereas the i550 uses a TI OMAP 2430 chipset with a 330 MHz CPU and 150MB of RAM, giving the Boulder a slight edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have similar camera specifications, with the Boulder at 3.2 MP and the i550 at 3.15 MP, but the i550 includes autofocus.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1200 mAh, but both lack advanced charging features.
- The Boulder runs on Android 2.2, providing a more modern software experience compared to the older Symbian OS 9.2 on the i550.
- Build quality is similar, with the Boulder being slightly thinner and lighter than the i550.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8350 Boulder
Samsung i550
General
Release Date
2011
2008
Announced
2011
2007
Description
N/A
Also version Samsung i550w with WLAN
Display
Size
2.6"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
No
PowerVR MBX
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
150MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.2 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
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
1200 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 62.8 x 9.9 mm (4.53 x 2.47 x 0.39 in)
115 x 53 x 13.8 mm (4.53 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
Weight
105 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.32 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g (Samsung i550w only)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A