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Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230) vs Huawei Ascend W2

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 723 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 Wave 723 (GT-S7230) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
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!

Wave 723 (GT-S7230)} 4 Advantages Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230) vs Ascend W2} 15 Advantages Huawei Ascend W2
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)60%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
90MBvs+8GB90 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+217 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.3"34%
Larger screen
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)232 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1700 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

14 Common items in both devices
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
+7 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
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ModelWave 723 (GT-S7230)Ascend W2
Other model namesSamsung Wave723 S7230, Samsung Wave 723 S7230EHuawei Ascend W2-U00, Huawei W2 Ascend
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date10/1/201011/1/2013
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)53.9 x 109.5 millimeters (2.12 x 4.31 in)67 x 134 millimeters (2.64 x 5.28 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI217 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
System versionBada 1.1Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateBada 2.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage90MB8GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 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 900/2100 - U00 NA: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + 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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB494353VU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours9.5 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)395 hours (16.5 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Huawei Ascend W2
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, La Fleur edition
• TouchWiz UI 3.0
• Panorama photo
• DNSe
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)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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