Huawei U8850 Vision
The Huawei U8850 Vision is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.7" · 118 x 59.9 x 9.9 mm (4.65 x 2.36 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2
RAM512MB
Storage2GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 121g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, August. Released 2011, Q3
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
252 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
121g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118 x 59.9 x 9.9 mm (4.65 x 2.36 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei U8850 Vision does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Huawei U8850 Vision supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei U8850 Vision SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei U8850 Vision has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei U8850 Vision ships with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread).
The Huawei U8850 Vision uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei U8850 Vision supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei U8850 Vision has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
