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Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D) vs BlackBerry 8700r

Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend G500 vs BlackBerry 8700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 8700 X Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D) 28Points
4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)

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Ascend G500 (U8832D)} 28 Advantages Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D) vs 8700r} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 8700r
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB63 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+4GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)77%
Thinner
vs19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+256 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+4.3"65%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1930 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1100 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)16%
Lighter

3 Common items in both devices
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
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ModelAscend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Other model namesHuawei Ascend G500 Dual SIM U8832D-5, Huawei PanamaRogers Wireless BlackBerry 8700r for Canada, RIM Electron
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHuaweiBlackBerry
Release date11/1/201211/1/2005
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 130 millimeters (2.56 x 5.12 in)69.5 x 110 millimeters (2.74 x 4.33 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSBlackBerry OS 4.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657732bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SXG531feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
RAM memory1GB16MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB64MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1930 mAh1100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework
• Colors: Black
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)BlackBerry 8700r
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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