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Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E) vs Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Y201 vs Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) X Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E) 02Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) Compare Huawei Ascend Y201 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)} 2 Advantages Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E) vs Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)} 24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core140%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+294 PPI78%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2110 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
FM
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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πŸ“± Model features

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
ModelAscend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend Y201 Pro U8666-51, Huawei U8666EAsus Zenfone 5 2014 (2GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHuaweiAsus
Release date10/1/20124/11/2014
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)61.5 x 117 millimeters (2.42 x 4.61 in)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z2560
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours18 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)353 hours (14.7 days)

βž• Other features

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, White, Red
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head)
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