Category Breakdown
Huawei U8650 Sonic
ZTE E N72
Performance
62.556.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.252.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile Professional
OS Version
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile Professional
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

