Category Breakdown
Huawei U8850 Vision
Plum Axe
Performance
33.534.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
34.134.1
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.225.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.519.6
Summary
- The Huawei U8850 Vision features a 3.7-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 a lower pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Vision is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Axe uses a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Axe's video capabilities are unspecified.
- They share a 1400 mAh battery capacity, but the Axe is lighter at 98g compared to the Vision's 121g.
- The Vision runs on Android 2.3.4, while the Axe is equipped with a more recent Android 4.0, providing a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8850 Vision
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
2GB 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
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118 x 59.9 x 9.9 mm (4.65 x 2.36 x 0.39 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
121 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
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

