Huawei Ascend W1 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 800 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Windows Phone OS 8
Storage
4 GB
RAM
512 MB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Battery
1950 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Ascend W1
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 125 mm Worse than 58 % of phones rated.
Width 64 mm Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Depth 10 mm Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Weight 130 g Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

Design of Huawei Ascend W1 has dimensions of 125 mm × 64 mm × 10 mm and weight of 130 g.

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DISPLAY Huawei Ascend W1
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 800 x 480 pixels Worse than 55 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Huawei Ascend W1 is 800 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Huawei Ascend W1
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Processor Number MSM8230
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 305

The processor type of the Huawei Ascend W1 is Qualcomm Snapdragon 400. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Huawei Ascend W1 is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.2 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 305.

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MEMORY Huawei Ascend W1
RAM 512 MB Worse than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 4 GB Worse than 86 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 4 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Huawei Ascend W1 has an operating memory of 512 MB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Huawei Ascend W1
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED light
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Huawei Ascend W1 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 5 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei Ascend W1
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1950 mAh Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 630 minutes Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 480 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 630 min
Standby (GSM): up to 460 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 470 hrs

The battery size of Huawei Ascend W1 is 1950 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Huawei Ascend W1 it is 630 minutes.

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CELLULAR Huawei Ascend W1
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Windows Phone OS 8

Huawei Ascend W1 supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Windows Phone OS 8.

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COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Ascend W1
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Huawei Ascend W1
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, eAAC+
FEATURES Huawei Ascend W1
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features OGS Technology
OTHERS Huawei Ascend W1
Included Accessories Power adapter

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