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Huawei Ascend P1#6083

Released: 2012

Huawei Ascend P1

Overall Score

25.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6083)25.2
Performance(#7129)38.3
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2092)79.1
Battery(#7149)16.5
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6477)31.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Huawei Ascend P1 features a sleek design with dimensions of 127.4 x 64.8 x 7.7 mm and a lightweight build at 110 grams.
  • Its 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 256 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, supported by 1GB of RAM and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The rear camera has an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is a modest 1.3 MP.
  • The battery capacity is 1670 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited size.
  • Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), it can be upgraded to 4.2 (Jelly Bean), though it lacks modern software features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in metallic black, ceramic white, and soft pink colors.
  • Notably, it does not offer water resistance or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Overall, the Ascend P1 is a compact smartphone suitable for basic usage.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4.3"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass

Performance

ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1670 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1670 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions127.4 x 64.8 x 7.7 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.30 in)
Weight110 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMetallic black, Ceramic white, Soft pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass