Huawei Ascend Y220
The Huawei Ascend Y220 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · 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" · 116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
RAM256MB
Storage256MB | 512MB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,350 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, December. Released 2014, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,350 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Ascend Y220 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Huawei Ascend Y220 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y220 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei Ascend Y220 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y220 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei Ascend Y220 ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Huawei Ascend Y220 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei Ascend Y220 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Huawei Ascend Y220 has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
