Huawei Ascend Y100/Y200/Y300: Budget Smartphones Overview

Huawei Ascend Y100/Y200/Y300 (2011) – English Detailed Specifications

The Huawei Ascend Y100/Y200/Y300 (2011) are entry-level Android smartphones in Huawei’s Ascend Y series, targeting budget-conscious users seeking basic smart features, with incremental upgrades across the lineup in display, camera, and connectivity. Note: Y300 (2011) is an early variant; the more mainstream Y300-0100 launched in 2013.

Huawei Ascend Y100 (Model: U8185; Released: Late 2011)

Basic Information

Release Date: Late 2011 (China launch: December 31, 2011)
Model Number: Huawei U8185 (Ascend Y100)
Form Factor: Candybar with capacitive touchscreen; physical volume keys, power/lock key
Dimensions & Weight: 106.5 × 56 × 10.9 mm, 100 g
Color: Black
Build: Matte plastic chassis; no IP rating
Target Market: Entry-level users, first-time smartphone adopters

Hardware & Display

Category	Details
Display	2.8-inch capacitive TFT LCD, 256K colors, 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA), ~143 ppi; multitouch support
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225A), 800 MHz single-core Cortex-A5; Adreno 200 GPU
Memory	256 MB RAM; 512 MB internal storage; microSD up to 32 GB (expandable)
Battery	Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh- Talk time: Up to 4 h- Standby: Up to 200 h- Charging: Micro-USB 2.0

Camera & Multimedia

Rear Camera: 3.2 MP fixed-focus, max 2048 × 1536 px; 480p@30fps video; geotagging
Front Camera: None
Audio: 3.5 mm jack; mono loudspeaker; MP3/AAC/WMA playback; FM radio with RDS
Multimedia: Basic image viewer; no HD video playback

Software & Connectivity

OS: Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread); no official OS upgrade
Core Features: Huawei custom UI; basic productivity apps (calculator, calendar, memo)
Connectivity:
- Cellular: Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900); 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR; GPS with A-GPS
- Ports: Micro-USB 2.0; 3.5 mm audio jack
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light

Huawei Ascend Y200 (Model: U8655; Released: Early 2012)

Basic Information

Release Date: Early 2012 (announced May 2012)
Model Number: Huawei U8655 (Ascend Y200)
Form Factor: Candybar; improved grip texture; physical keys for volume/power
Dimensions & Weight: 116.9 × 60.4 × 11.7 mm, 120 g
Color: Black
Build: Sturdy plastic; no IP rating
Target Market: Budget users needing larger display and better battery

Hardware & Display

Category	Details
Display	3.5-inch capacitive IPS TFT LCD, 256K colors, 320 × 480 pixels (HVGA), ~165 ppi; multitouch
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225A), 800 MHz single-core Cortex-A5; Adreno 200 GPU
Memory	256 MB RAM; 512 MB internal storage; microSD up to 32 GB
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh- Talk time: Up to 5 h- Standby: Up to 220 h- Charging: Micro-USB 2.0

Camera & Multimedia

Rear Camera: 3.15 MP contrast-detection autofocus, 2048 × 1536 px; 480p@30fps video (3GP/MPEG4)
Front Camera: None
Audio: 3.5 mm jack; mono loudspeaker; MP3/AAC/WMA; FM radio with RDS
Multimedia: Image viewer; basic music player with playlists

Software & Connectivity

OS: Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread); no official upgrade
Core Features: Huawei Launcher; Bloatware (carrier-dependent)
Connectivity:
- Cellular: Quad-band GSM; 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR; GPS with A-GPS
- Ports: Micro-USB 2.0; 3.5 mm jack
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light

Huawei Ascend Y300 (2011; Model: Early Variant; Released: November 2011)

Basic Information

Release Date: November 2011 (announced)
Model Number: Huawei Ascend Y300 (early 2011 prototype; distinct from 2013 Y300-0100)
Form Factor: Candybar; slim profile (11.2 mm thick)
Dimensions & Weight: 124 × 64 × 11.2 mm, 130 g
Color: Black, White
Build: Plastic chassis; removable back cover
Target Market: Budget users wanting a 4-inch display

Hardware & Display

Category	Details
Display	4.0-inch capacitive IPS TFT LCD, 256K colors, 480 × 800 pixels (WVGA), ~233 ppi; multitouch
Chipset	Spreadtrum SC8810 (TD-SCDMA variant), 1.0 GHz single-core Cortex-A5; Mali-400 GPU
Memory	512 MB RAM; 4 GB internal storage; microSD up to 32 GB
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh- Talk time: Up to 6 h- Standby: Up to 240 h- Charging: Micro-USB 2.0

Camera & Multimedia

Rear Camera: 5.0 MP autofocus, 2592 × 1944 px; 720p@30fps video; LED flash
Front Camera: 0.3 MP (VGA) for video calls
Audio: 3.5 mm jack; stereo loudspeakers; MP3/AAC/WMA/FLAC playback; FM radio
Multimedia: HD video playback (720p); image editor

Software & Connectivity

OS: Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread); upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) via custom ROMs
Core Features: Huawei Emotion UI; preloaded social apps (Facebook, Twitter)
Connectivity:
- Cellular: Quad-band GSM; 3G (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps); TD-SCDMA support (China variant)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 3.0 + HS; GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Ports: Micro-USB 2.0; 3.5 mm audio jack
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, G-sensor

Key Variants Comparison (2011 Y Series)

Feature	Y100 (U8185)	Y200 (U8655)	Y300 (2011)
Display Size/Resolution	2.8″ QVGA (320×240)	3.5″ HVGA (320×480)	4.0″ WVGA (480×800)
Chipset/CPU	MSM7225A, 800 MHz	MSM7225A, 800 MHz	SC8810, 1.0 GHz
RAM/Storage	256 MB/512 MB	256 MB/512 MB	512 MB/4 GB
Rear Camera	3.2 MP fixed	3.15 MP AF	5.0 MP AF + LED
Front Camera	None	None	0.3 MP
Battery Capacity	1050 mAh	1250 mAh	1730 mAh
Standout Feature	Compact size	Balanced specs	4-inch display, 720p video