The Huawei Ascend G300 was released in May 2012 as part of Huawei’s early push into the Android smartphone market. Designed for users seeking a reliable and affordable smartphone experience, it came with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and was later upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The device featured a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a 480×800 pixel resolution, offering crisp visuals and good color accuracy for its class. Powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 processor paired with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset, the G300 delivered solid performance for essential tasks such as web browsing, social media, and multimedia use.
The Huawei Ascend G300 included a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash, capable of recording smooth video clips for its era. While it lacked a selfie camera, it compensated with reliable multimedia features such as an MP3/WAV/eAAC+ music player and MP4/H.264 video playback. The phone offered 4GB of internal storage (2.5GB user-available) and 512MB RAM, with a microSDHC slot for expansion. Its 1500mAh removable Li-Ion battery provided up to 5 hours of talk time and over 300 hours of standby, ensuring a dependable mobile experience. Connectivity options included Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS with A-GPS, and FM radio, making it a well-rounded smartphone for budget-conscious users in 2012.
Huawei Ascend G300 Detailed Specs Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced 2012, February – Released 2012, May |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in) |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Display Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm² (~59.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Platform OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
| Memory (Card slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Memory | 4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM |
| Main Camera | 5 MP, AF, LED flash |
| Video | Yes |
| Selfie Camera | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player |
| Extras | Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Ion 1350/1500 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 320 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G) |
| Talk Time | Up to 5 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) |
| Colors | Black, Silver |
| Price | About 130 EUR |
