The Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 is a sleek mid-range Android smartphone that marked Huawei’s growing presence in the smartphone market. Released in April 2011, it combined a modern design, solid performance, and a vibrant 3.8-inch display. Running Android 2.2 (Froyo) and upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), the IDEOS X5 offered an appealing balance between affordability and advanced features for its time.
Powered by the Qualcomm MSM7230 chipset and an 800 MHz Scorpion CPU, the Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 delivered smooth multitasking, 3G connectivity, and responsive app handling. Its 5 MP autofocus camera supported 720p HD recording, while the 1500 mAh Li-Po battery ensured long hours of use. Combining efficiency, comfort, and smart performance, the IDEOS X5 became a popular choice among early Android adopters.
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5 Full Phone Specifications Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced: 2010, December — Released: 2011, April — Status: Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 120 x 62 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.46 in) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | TFT |
| Display Size | 3.8 inches, 41.1 cm² (~55.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density) |
| Display Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Operating System | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7230 |
| CPU | 800 MHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 205 |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage | 2GB 512MB RAM / 4GB 512MB RAM |
| Main Camera | Single 5 MP, AF |
| Camera Features | LED flash |
| Video Recording | 720p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/WMV/H.264 player |
| Other Features | Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 380 h (2G) / Up to 440 h (3G) |
| Talk Time | Up to 8 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G) |
| Colors | Black |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
