Huawei U8650 Sonic
#8142
Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3
#8722Category Breakdown
Huawei U8650 Sonic
Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3
Performance
38.251.9
Camera
11.910.0
Display
33.215.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.925.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.214.3
Summary
- The Huawei U8650 Sonic features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a higher pixel density of approximately 165 ppi compared to the Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3's 3.2-inch display at 240 x 400 pixels and 146 ppi.
- Both devices have 512MB of RAM, but the Galaxy 3 is powered by a 667 MHz CPU, potentially offering better performance than the unspecified chipset in the Sonic.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both having a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy 3 supports autofocus and records video at 320p, while the Sonic records at 480p.
- The Galaxy 3 has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Sonic's 1400 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Sonic runs on Android 2.3.3, while the Galaxy 3 initially runs on Android 2.1 but can be upgraded to 2.2, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8650 Sonic
Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as Huawei U8650-1
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
Samsung S5P6422 667 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.3 x 60.5 x 11.9 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.47 in)
113.5 x 55 x 12.9 mm (4.47 x 2.17 x 0.51 in)
Weight
120 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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/n, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, 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
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass