Huawei Ascend W1 vs ZTE Tania
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Ascend W1 and the ZTE Tania, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,950 mAh | 1,400 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | — |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 158 g |
| Released | Jan 2013 | Feb 2012 |
Summary: Huawei Ascend W1 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). ZTE Tania is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Huawei Ascend W1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | OGS Technology (some variants) | Not specified |
| Features | — | Multi-touch |
Platform
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8 | Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon S4 Play (or Snapdragon 400) | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait | 1 GHz Scorpion (single-core), 1.4 GHz in China |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32GB | No |
| Internal | 4GB storage, 512MB RAM | 4 GB storage, 512 MB RAM (2.9 GB usable space) |
Main Camera
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 5 MP, autofocus |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p | 720p |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Single | 0.3 MP (VGA) | No |
Battery
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Po 1950 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 470 h (3G) | Up to 200 h (2G) / Up to 200 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 4 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G) |
Body
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Dimensions | 124.5 x 63.5 x 10.15 mm | 128.6 x 67.8 x 10.7 mm |
| Weight | 130 g | 158 g |
| Colors | Blue, Red, Black, White | — |
| SIM | — | Mini-SIM |
| Build | — | Plastic chassis |
Comms
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
Launch
| Huawei Ascend W1 | ZTE Tania |
|---|
| Announced | January 2013 (at CES) | September 2011 |
| Status | Available. Released January 2013 | Discontinued. Available February 2012 (UK) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Ascend W1 or ZTE Tania?
Huawei Ascend W1 — 1,950 mAh for the Huawei Ascend W1 versus 1,400 mAh for the ZTE Tania.
Which is lighter, Huawei Ascend W1 or ZTE Tania?
Huawei Ascend W1 — 130 g for the Huawei Ascend W1 versus 158 g for the ZTE Tania.
Which is newer, Huawei Ascend W1 or ZTE Tania?
Huawei Ascend W1 — Jan 2013 for the Huawei Ascend W1 versus Feb 2012 for the ZTE Tania.
Is the Huawei Ascend W1 or the ZTE Tania rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Ascend W1 6/10 and the ZTE Tania 6/10.
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