Huawei Ascend Y221 vs Huawei U8650 Sonic
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Ascend Y221
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei U8650 Sonic
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei U8650 Sonic
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei U8650 Sonic
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 320 |
| PPI | 165 | 165 |
| Screen-to-body | 51.7 | 51.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 | — |
| GPU | Mali-400 | — |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6572M | — |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 2.3.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 0.5GB 0.25GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p | 480p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 3.15 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1350 | 1400 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | Up to 225 h | Up to 400 h |
| talk time | Up to 4 h | Up to 8 h 20 min |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 116.5 | 116.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 120 |
| Width (mm) | 60.6 | 60.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, December. Released 2014, December | 2011, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 (single or dual SIM) | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 2.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes (Huawei U8650NFC-1) |
| Positioning | No | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM Radio | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Y221 | Huawei U8650 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Ascend Y221 and Huawei U8650 Sonic are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei U8650 Sonic packs a 1400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei U8650 Sonic reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 3.15 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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