Motorola IronRock (XT626) vs Huawei Sonic (U8650)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola IronRock vs Huawei Sonic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/6/2013 3:39 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:38 PM

Compare Huawei Sonic X Motorola IronRock (XT626) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Huawei Sonic (U8650) Compare Motorola IronRock X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola IronRock (XT626)

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!

17 Advantages Motorola IronRock (XT626)	vs	2 Advantages Huawei Sonic (U8650)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+4GB (1GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+256 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.3"23% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+1880 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)38% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	IronRock (XT626)	Sonic (U8650)
Other model names	Nextel Motorola Iron Rock XT626, Motorola Double V	Huawei Sonic U8650-1, Huawei U8650
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	7/1/2012	7/1/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)	60.5 x 116.3 millimeters (2.38 x 4.58 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	iDEN 800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	iDEN	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1880 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	8.3 hours
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Huawei Sonic (U8650)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered