Overall Score
52.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#8024)52.9
Performance(#12118)51.3
Camera(#7290)42.0
Display(#6893)67.3
Battery(#8716)43.5
Build(#7055)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend W1
Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend W1 features a compact design with dimensions of 124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm and a weight of 130g, available in multiple colors including blue, red, black, and white.
- Its 4.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, complemented by 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 5 MP unit capable of 720p video recording at 30fps, while there is no front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 1950mAh, providing basic longevity without fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, the software experience is straightforward but limited by the OS's ecosystem.
- Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, though it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The absence of stereo speakers and wireless charging further emphasizes its basic feature set.
- Overall, the Ascend W1 is a simple, functional device suited for essential smartphone tasks.
- Its design and performance reflect the standards of its 2013 release.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 305
Memory4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1950 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm (4.90 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue, red, black, white
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8
OS VersionMicrosoft Windows Phone 8
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes