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Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC) vs Nokia C7 Astound

Side by side comparison between Huawei Sonic vs Nokia C7 Astound phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia C7 Astound X Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC) 03Points
Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Nokia C7 Astound Compare Huawei Sonic X
Nokia C7 Astound
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia C7 Astound

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Sonic (U8650 NFC)} 3 Advantages Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC) vs C7 Astound} 18 Advantages Nokia C7 Astound
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+680MHz 32bit Single-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (160MB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+210 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
256MB / 256MB SDRAM
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
3.5"
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
 
ModelSonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Other model namesHuawei Sonic U8650NFC-1, Huawei SonicNFCT-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHuaweiNokia
Release date7/1/20114/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)60.5 x 116.3 millimeters (2.38 x 4.58 in)56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI210 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadSymbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
RAM memory256MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity1400 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)656 hours (27.3 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework		• Colors: Frosty metal
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Ovi Maps 3.4
• Flash Lite 4.0
• Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)Nokia C7 Astound
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head)
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