The Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E was released in the third quarter of 2012 as a premium Android smartphone combining high performance, elegant design, and exceptional battery life. It featured a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 720×1280 pixel resolution, delivering crisp visuals and vibrant color accuracy with a pixel density of 326 ppi. Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the device was powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and the TI OMAP 4460 chipset, paired with 1GB of RAM. This setup ensured smooth multitasking, fast app response, and reliable performance for both productivity and entertainment.
The Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E came with an 8 MP rear camera equipped with autofocus and a dual-LED flash, capable of shooting 1080p videos, while the 1.3 MP front camera supported 720p video recording for clear video calls. The phone included 8GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSDHC card slot, giving users flexibility for photos, music, and apps. Its 2600mAh removable Li-Ion battery offered excellent endurance, making it suitable for heavy daily use. Connectivity features such as Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS with GLONASS, and FM radio provided a well-rounded experience. With a sleek 8.9mm profile and 132g weight, the Ascend D1 XL represented Huawei’s early ambition to rival flagship Android devices of its time.
Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E Detailed Specs Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced 2012 – Released 2012, Q3 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 129.9 x 64.9 x 8.9 mm (5.11 x 2.56 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Display Size | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm² (~66.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) |
| Platform OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 4460 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
| Memory (Card slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Memory | 8GB, 1GB RAM |
| Main Camera | 8 MP, AF, Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 1.3 MP, 720p |
| Sound | Loudspeaker |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player |
| Extras | Document editor, Photo viewer/editor |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable |
| Colors | Black |
| Price | About 350 EUR |
