Overall Score
20.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#7166)20.2
Performance(#7782)34.1
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#7657)33.2
Battery(#8051)13.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7842)25.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Huawei Ascend Y221 features a compact design with dimensions of 116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm and a weight of 130g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 3.5-inch TFT display has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing basic visual quality with a pixel density of approximately 165 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications.
- The camera system includes a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, suitable for simple photography but lacking advanced features.
- Battery life is supported by a 1350 mAh capacity, which is modest and may require frequent charging under regular use.
- The device runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), offering a straightforward user experience but lacking the latest software enhancements.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, while it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in black and white colors, though it lacks water resistance and premium materials.
- There is a headphone jack for audio output, but it does not feature stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Huawei Ascend Y221 is a basic smartphone with limited capabilities, suitable for users with minimal requirements.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size3.5"
TypeTFT, 256K colors
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
Memory4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1350 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMSingle SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer