Category Breakdown
Huawei U8650 Sonic
ZTE Avail
Performance
38.238.3
Camera
11.939.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
14.017.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.921.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.219.5
Summary
- The Huawei U8650 Sonic and ZTE Avail both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 512MB of RAM, but the Avail has a slight edge with 512MB of internal storage compared to the Sonic's 256MB.
- The camera on the Avail is superior, boasting a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, while the Sonic has a 3.15 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity also favors the Avail with an 1800 mAh battery compared to the Sonic's 1400 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3, but the Avail lacks NFC, which the Sonic includes.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Avail being slightly heavier and thicker than the Sonic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8650 Sonic
ZTE Avail
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as Huawei U8650-1
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1800 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)
116 x 62 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.51 in)
Weight
120 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
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 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

