Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2
The Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 112 x 58 x 12.8 mm (4.41 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 115g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,150 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, June. Released 2010, 3Q
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,150 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
115g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
112 x 58 x 12.8 mm (4.41 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Android v2.2)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
The Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Android v2.2).
The Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 has 2.1, A2DP.
