Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
#6585
Plum Might
#6559Category Breakdown
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Plum Might
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.154.1
Summary
- The Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 features a compact build with a 3.8-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 246 ppi, while the Plum Might has a larger 5.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density of around 176 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the U8800 is powered by an 800 MHz Qualcomm chipset and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Plum Might has a 1.0 GHz Mediatek processor with 1GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the latter.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Might includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The U8800 has a smaller 1500 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh battery in the Plum Might, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the U8800 runs on Android 2.2, upgradeable to 2.3, while the Plum Might operates on Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Plum Might
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Z501 - Single SIMZ502 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.8"
5.3"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~176 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
120 x 62 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
147 x 82.4 x 10.5 mm (5.79 x 3.24 x 0.41 in)
Weight
130 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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 7.2/5.76 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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes