Category Breakdown
Huawei Y3 (2017)
vivo Y15 (2013)
Performance
43.939.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
20.418.0
Build
67.983.9
Connectivity
37.431.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.128.4
Summary
- The Huawei Y3 (2017) features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the 4.5-inch display of the vivo Y15 (2013) with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Y3 is powered by a more recent Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Y15 uses the older MT6582 chipset.
- The Y3 has an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video, outperforming the Y15's 5 MP camera that supports 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Y3 at 2200 mAh compared to the Y15's 1900 mAh, though both lack fast charging.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the Y3 using Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and the Y15 on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), indicating a more updated software experience for the Y3.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y3 is heavier at 175g compared to the Y15's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y3 (2017)
vivo Y15 (2013)
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
Also known as Also known as Huawei Y5 lite 2017 in Latin America
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737МMediatek MT6580M - CRO-U00
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - CRO-U00
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2Mali-400MP2 - CRO-U00
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.1 x 73.7 x 9.5 mm (5.71 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
131.4 x 66.2 x 9 mm (5.17 x 2.61 x 0.35 in)
Weight
175 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Pink, Blue, White, Gray
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 2.8/2.2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1 Mini
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

