Huawei Ascend Y221
The Huawei Ascend Y221 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ 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)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera2 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB 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
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, December. Released 2014, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 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)
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 (single or dual SIM)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Ascend Y221 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Huawei Ascend Y221 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y221 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y221 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y221 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei Ascend Y221 ships with Android 4.4 (KitKat).
The Huawei Ascend Y221 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei Ascend Y221 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei Ascend Y221 has 3.0, A2DP.
