Category Breakdown
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Plum Might
Performance
32.232.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
15.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.227.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.920.1
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
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
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 & Safety
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
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 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
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

