Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6132)54.5
Performance(#9342)54.3
Camera(#5899)42.1
Display(#5003)70.5
Battery(#8668)43.5
Build(#7022)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend GX1
Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend GX1 features a large 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 245 ppi.
- Its build dimensions are 161 x 84.5 x 9.2 mm, weighing 173 grams, and it is available in white and black.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera offers an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP.
- The battery capacity is 3500 mAh, providing adequate power without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4 (KitKat), the software experience is somewhat dated, lacking modern features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Ascend GX1 offers basic functionality with a focus on larger display and battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei SC-CL00
Display
Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions161 x 84.5 x 9.2 mm (6.34 x 3.33 x 0.36 in)
Weight173 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedLTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes