The verdict
Your pick: Hotwav H1, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Camera | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Connectivity | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
itel A23S, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 196 ppi
- against 179 ppi
- Weight
- 108 g
- against 144 g
- Body Thickness
- 10.5 mm
- against 11 mm
Hotwav H1, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,150 mAh
- against 3,020 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.26″
- against 5″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,014 px
- against 854 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek MT6580 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 | Mali-400 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 41,350 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz | 4× Cortex-A7 at 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 10.5 mm Best value | 11 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 145.4 mm | 156 mm |
| Weight | 108 g Best value | 144 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 84 % |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 3,150 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Removable | Removable |
Display
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.26″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 1,014 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 196 ppi Best value | 179 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 11 | — |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | — |
| SAR American Head | 0.74 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.86 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.74 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150.8 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 51 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A23S | H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP |
