Huawei Ascend G600 vs Samsung Galaxy Grand
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Ascend G600 and the Samsung Galaxy Grand, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,930 mAh | 2,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 145 g | 162 g |
| Released | Sep 2012 | Jan 2013 |
Summary: Huawei Ascend G600 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Grand is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Grand is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~64.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA (~187 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Not specified |
| Pixel Density | ~245 ppi | — |
Platform
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play | Broadcom BCM28155 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Adreno 203 | VideoCore IV |
Memory
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot, up to 32GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 4GB eMMC, 768MB RAM | 8GB eMMC 4.5, 1GB RAM (approx. 4GB user available) |
Main Camera
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, AF, BSI sensor | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, smile detector |
| Video | VGA@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Modules | 0.3 MP (VGA) | 2 MP |
| Video | No | 720p |
Battery
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Po 1930 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) | Up to 10 h (3G) |
Body
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Dimensions | 134 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm (5.28 x 2.66 x 0.41 in) | 143.5 x 76.9 x 9.6 mm (5.65 x 3.03 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Huawei Ascend G600 | Samsung Galaxy Grand |
|---|
| Announced | 2012, August | December 2012 |
| Status | Released 2012, September | Available. Released January 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Ascend G600 or Samsung Galaxy Grand?
Samsung Galaxy Grand — 1,930 mAh for the Huawei Ascend G600 versus 2,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Grand.
Which is lighter, Huawei Ascend G600 or Samsung Galaxy Grand?
Huawei Ascend G600 — 145 g for the Huawei Ascend G600 versus 162 g for the Samsung Galaxy Grand.
Which is newer, Huawei Ascend G600 or Samsung Galaxy Grand?
Samsung Galaxy Grand — Sep 2012 for the Huawei Ascend G600 versus Jan 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Grand.
Is the Huawei Ascend G600 or the Samsung Galaxy Grand rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Ascend G600 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Grand 6/10.
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