The Huawei G5520 was released in June 2011 as a durable and budget-friendly feature phone built for users who prioritized essential communication and long-lasting battery life. With its Dual SIM (Mini-SIM) functionality, the phone allowed users to manage two lines simultaneously—ideal for balancing work and personal contacts. It featured a 2.4-inch TFT display with a 240×320 pixel resolution, offering clear visuals for calls, texts, and menus. The addition of a built-in flashlight enhanced its practicality, while the compact design ensured comfortable handling. Simple, efficient, and affordable, the Huawei G5520 became a go-to option for users seeking a dependable non-smartphone device.
The Huawei G5520 was equipped with a 1.3 MP camera capable of 320p video recording, providing basic photo and video functionality. For entertainment, it included an FM radio, MP3 player, and Java support for running lightweight applications and games. The phone offered a microSDHC card slot for storage expansion and a 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening. Its 1000mAh removable Li-Ion battery provided long standby and talk times, making it reliable for users in need of extended usage between charges. Although lacking modern connectivity like Wi-Fi, its Bluetooth 2.1 ensured file sharing convenience. The Huawei G5520 stood out as a robust feature phone emphasizing simplicity, affordability, and endurance.
Huawei G5520 Detailed Specs Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM |
| Launch | Announced 2011, June – Released 2011, June |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 115.8 x 49.2 x 12.7 mm (4.56 x 1.94 x 0.5 in) |
| Weight | – |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM) |
| Additional Feature | Flashlight |
| Display Type | TFT, 65K colors |
| Display Size | 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm² (~31.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) |
| Memory (Card slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Phonebook | Yes |
| Call Records | 40 dialed, 40 received, 40 missed |
| Main Camera | 1.3 MP |
| Video | 320p |
| Selfie Camera | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | No |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | Proprietary |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | Yes |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/H.263 player |
| Extras | Organizer |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Price | About 50 EUR |
