Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3
The Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · 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
Size3.2" · 110 x 56.5 x 11.2 mm (4.33 x 2.22 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP
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✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 104g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, July
Also Known As
Also known as Huawei U8510-0, Huawei Blaze
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
104g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
110 x 56.5 x 11.2 mm (4.33 x 2.22 x 0.44 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
