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Released: 2013

Huawei Ascend P2

Overall Score

28.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5259)28.6
Performance(#5104)52.7
Camera(#5104)36.0
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5672)21.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3627)53.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend P2

Short Review

  • The Huawei Ascend P2 features a sleek design with dimensions of 136.2 x 66.7 x 8.4 mm and a lightweight build at 122 grams.
  • Its 4.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and Huawei's K3V2 chipset, it delivers adequate performance with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is limited to 1.3 MP.
  • The 2420 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.1.2 with EMUI 1.6, the software experience is basic by modern standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, though it does not support 5G.
  • The device is available in black and white colors, but it does not feature water resistance.
  • Overall, the Ascend P2 combines a solid design with decent performance and camera capabilities for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2

Performance

ChipsetHuawei K3V2
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUVivante GC4000
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2420 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions136.2 x 66.7 x 8.4 mm (5.36 x 2.63 x 0.33 in)
Weight122 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual band, DLNA
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), EMUI 1.6
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass