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Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) vs Huawei Ascend W2

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

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Compare Huawei Ascend W2 X Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) 12Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)

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Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) vs Ascend W2} 7 Advantages Huawei Ascend W2
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8GB (5GB available)vs+8GB60%
More internal storage for applications and files
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
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
1500 mAhvs+1700 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
 
ModelGalaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Ascend W2
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S1 i9000Huawei Ascend W2-U00, Huawei W2 Ascend
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date6/2/201011/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)67 x 134 millimeters (2.64 x 5.28 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100 - U00 NA: 850/1900/2100
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

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours9.5 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)395 hours (16.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)Huawei Ascend W2
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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