Huawei Ascend W1
The Huawei Ascend W1 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Microsoft Windows Phone 8ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,950 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,950 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm (4.90 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
