Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
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Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Sony Xperia J
Performance
32.233.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
26.228.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.914.5
Summary
- The Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J offers a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia J is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 4GB of RAM, compared to the U8800's 800 MHz Scorpion CPU and 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia J records video at a lower resolution of 480p, whereas the U8800 can capture 720p video.
- The Xperia J has a larger 1750 mAh battery compared to the U8800's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the U8800 runs on Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3), while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4 (upgradable to 4.1.2), providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Xperia J being slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7230
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 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
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-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/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass