he Huawei Ascend P1s was launched in September 2012 and stood out as one of the slimmest smartphones of its time, measuring just 6.7mm thick. Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), it combined sleek design with strong performance powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and TI OMAP 4460 chipset. The phone featured a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a 540×960 pixel resolution, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass for enhanced durability. With its sharp visuals, lightweight 130g body, and elegant build, the Ascend P1s represented Huawei’s commitment to premium craftsmanship and design precision.
The Huawei Ascend P1s came equipped with an 8 MP rear camera featuring autofocus, dual-LED flash, and HDR support, capable of recording 1080p videos. It also had a 1.3 MP front camera ideal for video calls and selfies. The device included 4GB of internal storage and 1GB RAM, expandable via a microSDHC card slot for additional media and apps. Connectivity options such as Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS with A-GPS, and FM radio made it versatile and user-friendly. Its non-removable 1800mAh Li-Ion battery delivered efficient power for daily tasks. Available in Metallic Black, Ceramic White, and Soft Pink, the Ascend P1s blended beauty, performance, and portability, securing Huawei’s place in the premium Android market.
Huawei Ascend P1s Detailed Specs Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced 2012, January – Released 2012, September |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 127.4 x 64.8 x 6.7 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.26 in) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 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) |
| 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 1800 mAh |
| Colors | Metallic Black, Ceramic White, Soft Pink |
| Price | About 260 EUR |
