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Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between Huawei IDEOS X5 vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) 03Points
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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IDEOS X5 (U8800)} 3 Advantages Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) vs Lumia 720} 20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+246 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+8GB (5.59GB available)179%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)2%
Lighter
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)27%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3.8"vs+4.3"13%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 6.1MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
480x800 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
 
ModelIDEOS X5 (U8800)Lumia 720
Other model namesHuawei Ideos X5 U8800Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHuaweiNokia
Release date10/1/20103/1/2013
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM723032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HB4F1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Battery capacity1500 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours13.4 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Dolby Mobile sound
• SRS professional audio effect
Java framework
• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.76W/kg (head)
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