Huawei Ascend Y550
The Huawei Ascend Y550 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 133 x 68 x 9.5 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 153g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, September. Released 2014, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 2.3
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 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
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
153g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
133 x 68 x 9.5 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.37 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - Y550-L01
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Ascend Y550 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Huawei Ascend Y550 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y550 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei Ascend Y550 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend Y550 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei Ascend Y550 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 2.3.
The Huawei Ascend Y550 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei Ascend Y550 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA.
The Huawei Ascend Y550 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
