The Huawei Activa 4G was launched in June 2012 as one of Huawei’s first 4G LTE smartphones for the North American market. Running on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), the device was powered by the Qualcomm MSM7627T chipset and an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 processor, ensuring steady performance for calls, web browsing, and light applications. It featured a 3.5-inch TFT display with a 320×480 pixel resolution, delivering decent brightness and clarity for its size. Compact and solidly built, the Activa 4G weighed 140 grams and measured 10.7mm thick, offering a firm grip and portable design suited for everyday users seeking affordable 4G connectivity.
The Huawei Activa 4G came with a 5 MP autofocus main camera equipped with an LED flash and capable of recording standard-definition videos, along with a VGA front camera for selfies and video calls. It included 150MB of internal storage with 512MB RAM, expandable via a microSDHC card slot (with a 4GB card included). The phone supported Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, GPS, and microUSB connectivity, providing all essential wireless options. Its 1880mAh removable Li-Ion battery offered up to 3 hours and 20 minutes of talk time and around 115 hours of standby, ensuring reliable usage throughout the day. The Activa 4G stood out as a gateway into LTE technology for budget-conscious users, combining Huawei’s solid hardware with modern network capabilities.
Huawei Activa 4G Detailed Specs Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network | CDMA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced 2012, June – Released 2012, June |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 10.7 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.42 in) |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | TFT, 256K colors |
| Display Size | 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm² (~49.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density) |
| Platform OS | Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7627T |
| CPU | 800 MHz Cortex-A5 |
| Memory (Card slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4GB included |
| Internal Memory | 150MB, 512MB RAM |
| Main Camera | 5 MP, AF, LED flash |
| Video | Yes |
| Selfie Camera | VGA |
| Sound | Loudspeaker |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Multimedia Features | MP4/WMV/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player |
| Extras | Organizer, Photo/video editor, Document viewer, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input (Swype) |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Ion 1880 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 115 hours |
| Talk Time | Up to 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Colors | Black |
| Price | About 110 EUR |
