Huawei Ascend Y
The Huawei Ascend Y is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage120MB | 256MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 125g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, October. Released 2012, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
125g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Ascend Y does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
No, the Huawei Ascend Y does not have NFC.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei Ascend Y SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei Ascend Y ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Huawei Ascend Y uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei Ascend Y supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei Ascend Y has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
