Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
#9222
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Plum Axe
Performance
32.234.9
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
15.214.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.225.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.919.6
Summary
- The Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the U8800 is powered by an 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 chipset, whereas the Plum Axe utilizes a 1.0 GHz Mediatek MT6575, providing better processing speed.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Axe supports video recording, while the U8800 is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The U8800 has a 1500 mAh battery compared to the Plum Axe's 1400 mAh, with both lacking fast charging capabilities.
- Software-wise, the U8800 runs Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3), while the Plum Axe offers a more modern Android 4.0 experience.
- In terms of build quality, the U8800 is heavier at 130g, while the Plum Axe is lighter at 98g and slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7230
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 62 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
130 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps(U8800H)/ 7.2/2 Mbps(U8800)
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass