Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs Huawei Ascend W2

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos vs Huawei Ascend W2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2014 12:40 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:35 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend W2 X Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Huawei Ascend W2 Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend W2

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	vs	14 Advantages Huawei Ascend W2
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core121% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (158MB available)	vs	+8GB51 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)26% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+217 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.3"23% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+1700 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

16 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
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Model	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Ascend W2
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA	Huawei Ascend W2-U00, Huawei W2 Ascend
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	2/1/2012	11/1/2013
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)	67 x 134 millimeters (2.64 x 5.28 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (158MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
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)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100 - U00 NA: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	9.5 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	395 hours (16.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Huawei Ascend W2
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