Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
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Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
32.233.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
26.231.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.918.9
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 neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia neo L is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 1GB of RAM, compared to the U8800's 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- They share a 1500 mAh battery capacity, but the Xperia neo L has a slightly bulkier build at 121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm and 131.5g, compared to the U8800's 120 x 62 x 11.6 mm and 130g.
- Lastly, the U8800 runs on Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3, while the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7230
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
130 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass