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Huawei Ascend P1s#5230

Released: 2012

Huawei Ascend P1s

Overall Score

55.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5230)55.3
Performance(#12108)51.3
Camera(#5892)42.1
Display(#2129)79.0
Battery(#8616)43.5
Build(#6988)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend P1s

Short Review

  • The Huawei Ascend P1s features a sleek design with dimensions of 127.4 x 64.8 x 6.7 mm and a lightweight build at 130g.
  • Its 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing decent clarity with a pixel density of approximately 256 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and 4GB of RAM, which delivers satisfactory multitasking capabilities for its time.
  • The 8 MP rear camera captures images with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the 1.3 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 1800mAh, which may require frequent charging due to the phone's performance demands.
  • Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the software experience is somewhat dated but functional.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, though it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The device comes in metallic black, ceramic white, and soft pink colors, adding some aesthetic variety.
  • Notably, the Ascend P1s does not support wireless charging and has no stereo speakers.
  • Overall, it presents a blend of moderate specifications suitable for everyday tasks.

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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions127.4 x 64.8 x 6.7 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.26 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMetallic black, Ceramic white, Soft pink
Foldable

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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes