The Huawei Ascend P1 was officially released in May 2012 as one of Huawei’s first slim flagship smartphones, combining elegant design and solid performance in a compact body. It ran Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box, later upgradable to Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) for an improved user interface and system performance. The device featured a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, delivering sharp visuals and vibrant colors with a 540×960 pixel resolution. At just 7.7mm thick and weighing only 110 grams, it was among the thinnest smartphones of its time, offering both comfort and portability without sacrificing power or style.
Under the hood, the Huawei Ascend P1 was powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 processor on the TI OMAP 4460 chipset, paired with 1GB of RAM and PowerVR SGX540 GPU. This hardware configuration provided smooth multitasking and capable performance for apps, browsing, and media playback. The 8 MP main camera featured autofocus, dual-LED flash, HDR support, and 1080p video recording, while the 1.3 MP front camera supported video calls and selfies. The device also came with 4GB internal storage (expandable via microSDHC), and a non-removable 1670mAh Li-Ion battery, ensuring balanced power efficiency. Connectivity options included Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, DLNA, and FM radio, making it a versatile and well-equipped smartphone for its time.
Huawei Ascend P1 Detailed Specs Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced 2012, January – Released 2012, May |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 127.4 x 64.8 x 7.7 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 110 g (3.88 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Display Size | 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm² (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Platform OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 4460 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
| Memory (Card slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Memory | 4GB, 1GB RAM |
| Main Camera | 8 MP, AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 1.3 MP |
| Sound | Loudspeaker |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player |
| Extras | Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial/commands, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 1670 mAh |
| Colors | Metallic Black, Ceramic White, Soft Pink |
| Price | About 170 EUR |
