Category Breakdown
Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6
ZTE Reef
Performance
33.835.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.016.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.734.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.114.6
Summary
- The Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6 features a 4.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Reef has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the U9000 is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Reef has a more advanced MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 chipset and 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Reef includes a 1 MP front camera for selfies, which the U9000 lacks.
- The Reef also has a larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the U9000's 1400 mAh.
- In terms of software, the U9000 runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Reef operates on a newer Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience.
- Build-wise, the U9000 is slightly heavier at 143g, while the Reef is lighter at 127.6g and has slightly different dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6
ZTE Reef
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend X
For Virgin Mobile
Display
Size
4.1"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~228 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 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 66 x 10 mm (4.80 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
127 x 64.8 x 11.2 mm (5.0 x 2.55 x 0.44 in)
Weight
143 g
127.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, (DLNA - carrier dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

