The Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 is a compact and stylish Android smartphone that catered to entry-level users seeking reliability and simplicity. Released in July 2011, it featured a 3.2-inch TFT display, a 3.15 MP camera, and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a balanced combination of design, affordability, and performance. Weighing just 104 grams, the phone was lightweight and easy to handle, ideal for everyday use.
Powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset and a 600 MHz ARM 11 processor, the Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 delivered solid performance for basic smartphone functions. Its 1200 mAh battery provided up to 4 hours of talk time, while Wi-Fi, GPS, and stereo FM radio added to its versatility. Compact yet capable, this model became a favorite for users transitioning from feature phones to Android devices.
Huawei U8510 IDEOS X3 Full Phone Specifications Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced: 2011, February — Released: 2011, July — Status: Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 110 x 56.5 x 11.2 mm (4.33 x 2.22 x 0.44 in) |
| Weight | 104 g (3.67 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | TFT |
| Display Size | 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm² (~49.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) |
| Operating System | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage | 512MB, 256MB RAM |
| Main Camera | Single 3.15 MP, AF |
| Video Recording | 480p |
| Selfie Camera | VGA |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player |
| Other Features | Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 250 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G) |
| Talk Time | Up to 4 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 10 min (3G) |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Red |
| Models | U8510-0 |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
