Huawei U8520 Duplex
The Huawei U8520 Duplex is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 109g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Weight
109g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
112 x 57 x 12.7 mm (4.41 x 2.24 x 0.5 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
