Overall Score
54.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#5535)54.7
Performance(#2738)64.0
Camera(#7908)41.9
Display(#8129)57.0
Battery(#4813)43.5
Build(#3506)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend Y
Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend Y features a compact design with dimensions of 116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm and a weight of 125g, making it lightweight and portable.
- It has a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 165 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1 chipset, an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, and 256MB of RAM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is 3.15 MP, capable of video recording, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 1400mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which is outdated compared to modern standards.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- The absence of stereo speakers and the presence of a headphone jack are notable features.
- Overall, the Ascend Y is a basic smartphone with limited specifications suitable for essential tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size3.5"
TypeTFT
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
Memory256MB RAM, 120MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera Details3.15 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
Weight125 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkCDMA / EVDO
Network SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes