Huawei Ascend Y200
The Huawei Ascend Y200 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225A 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" · 116.9 x 60.4 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage256MB | 512MB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A 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
Panel
IPS LCD, 256K colors
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1250/1400 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116.9 x 60.4 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Ascend Y200 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Huawei Ascend Y200 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y200 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei Ascend Y200 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y200 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y200 has stereo speakers.
The Huawei Ascend Y200 ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Huawei Ascend Y200 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei Ascend Y200 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Huawei Ascend Y200 has 2.1, A2DP.
