Overall Score
52.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#8026)52.9
Performance(#12123)51.3
Camera(#7304)42.0
Display(#6896)67.3
Battery(#8774)43.5
Build(#7095)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend W2
Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend W2 features a compact design with dimensions of 134 x 67 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 160g, available in multiple colors including black, blue, red, and yellow.
- Its 4.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 217 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, complemented by 8GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 5 MP unit capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while there is no front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 1700mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, the software experience is tailored to that ecosystem.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device also features a standard headphone jack, enhancing audio accessibility.
- Overall, the Ascend W2 combines basic smartphone functionality with a straightforward design.
- Special features are limited, focusing primarily on essential smartphone capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions134 x 67 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Yellow
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMYes
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8
OS VersionMicrosoft Windows Phone 8
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes