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Huawei U8650 Sonic

Huawei U8650 Sonic

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ZTE E N72

ZTE E N72

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Category Breakdown

Huawei U8650 Sonic
ZTE E N72
Performance
38.229.4
Camera
11.939.6
Display
33.227.1
Battery
14.013.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.911.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.215.8

Summary

  • The Huawei U8650 Sonic features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a better viewing experience compared to the ZTE E N72's 2.5-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the U8650 Sonic has 512MB of RAM, while the ZTE E N72 has a significantly higher 100MB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the ZTE E N72 includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
  • The U8650 Sonic's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1400mAh compared to the E N72's 1300mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
  • The software experience differs as the U8650 Sonic runs on Android 2.3.3, whereas the ZTE E N72 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile Professional, which may impact app availability and user interface.
  • Build quality is similar, with both phones weighing around 120g and 130g, but the U8650 Sonic is slightly larger in dimensions.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei U8650 Sonic
ZTE E N72

General

Release Date

2011
2010

Announced

2011
2010

Description

Also known as Huawei U8650-1
N/A

Display

Size

3.5"
2.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 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
100MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

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
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
114 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)

Weight

120 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No

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
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile Professional

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A