The Huawei Ascend W1 is a discontinued Windows Phone 8 smartphone with a 4-inch IPS LCD display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, 5MP rear camera, and a 0.3MP front-facing camera. It also features a 1950mAh battery and supports 4G LTE networks.
Huawei Ascend W1 Price
At the time of it's release in 2013, January, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Huawei Ascend W1 was about 160 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore Huawei Ascend W1 device?
The most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Huawei Ascend W1 device are: 1. Using the Volume-Up and Volume-Down keys: 1. Turn off the phone. 2. Press and hold the Volume-Up button and the Power-On button simultaneously. 3. Release both buttons. 4. Press and hold the Volume-Down button until the Huawei logo appears on the screen. 5. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable. 6. Open the Huawei Mobile Drivers program on your computer. 7. Select the appropriate match for your device from the "Port product" drop-down menu. 8. Click on "Recovery Mode" and then click on "Start." 9. Select "Backup." 10. Connect your phone to your computer again and select "Backup Options." 11. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your backup. 12. Disconnect your phone from your computer. 13. Press and hold the Volume-Up button and the Volume-Down button simultaneously. 14. Release both buttons, and then press and hold the Volume-Up button. 15. When the Huawei logo appears on the screen, select "Yes - Use latest recovery." 16. The phone will begin to update the software. 17. After the update is complete, the phone will restart and the setup icon will show up on the screen. 2. Using the Recovery Program option: 1. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Open the Huawei Mobile Drivers program on your computer. 3. Select the appropriate match for your device from the "Port product" drop-down menu. 4. Click on "Recovery Program." 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to attempt a recovery. Note that factory resetting your phone will delete all your data, so make sure to back up your important data before proceeding with the process. Also, using the volume keys may not always be successful, so it's recommended you try using the Recovery Program option.
What is the battery capacity of Huawei Ascend W1?
The battery capacity of Huawei Ascend W1 is 1950 mAh
What is the display size of Huawei Ascend W1?
The display size of Huawei Ascend W1 is 4.0 inches
What is the operating system of Huawei Ascend W1?
The operating system of Huawei Ascend W1 is Windows Phone 8
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2013, January. Released 2013, January |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm (4.90 x 2.51 x 0.41 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 4GB 512MB RAM |
| eMMC 4.5 | |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | VGA |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
|---|---|
| OneDrive (15 GB cloud storage) MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player MP4/WMV/H.264 player Document viewer Photo viewer | |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 460 h (2G) / Up to 470 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 10 h 30 min (3G) |
Misc
| Colors | Blue, red, black, white |
|---|---|
| Price | About 160 EUR |
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