Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) vs Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro vs Huawei Ascend G500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/11/2013 8:36 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:04 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend G500 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	vs	11 Advantages Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+265 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (320MB available)	vs	+4GB12 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)23% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+4.3"16% Larger screen
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+1930 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

+16 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
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Model	Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16a, SE Iyokan	Huawei Ascend G500 Dual SIM U8832D-5, Huawei Panama
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Huawei
Release date	10/18/2011	11/1/2012
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)	65 x 130 millimeters (2.56 x 5.12 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SXG531
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	512MB (320MB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Huawei Ascend G500 (U8832D)
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