Huawei Ascend W2
Huawei Ascend W2

The Huawei Ascend W2 was announced in 2013, November. Released 2013, December With 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~58.6% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) and running Microsoft Windows Phone 8, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA

Launch

  • Announced: 2013, November. Released 2013, December
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 134 x 67 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
  • Weight: 160 g (5.64 oz)
  • SIM: Yes

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~58.6% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
  • GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 512MB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 395 h
  • Talk time: Up to 9 h 30 min

Misc

  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
  • SAR EU: 0.69 W/kg (head)     0.58 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 150 EUR