The Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 is an early-generation Android smartphone that combined practical features with an elegant design. Released in the third quarter of 2010, it ran on Android 2.1 (Eclair) and was upgradable to Android 2.2 (Froyo). The device featured a 3.2-inch display, 3.15 MP camera, and an optical trackpad, making it a user-friendly option for those entering the Android ecosystem for the first time.
Powered by a 528 MHz processor and supported by 256 MB of RAM, the Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 handled essential smartphone tasks with ease, from browsing and email to light multimedia. With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS connectivity, it offered all the necessary tools for communication and navigation. Its 1150 mAh battery and durable build made it both reliable and affordable.
Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 Full Phone Specifications Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced: 2010, June — Released: 2010, Q3 — Status: Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 112 x 58 x 12.8 mm (4.41 x 2.28 x 0.50 in) |
| Weight | 115 g (4.06 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Navigation Control | Optical trackpad |
| Display Type | TFT, 256K colors |
| Display Size | 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm² (~46.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) |
| Operating System | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo) |
| CPU | 528 MHz |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage | 512MB, 256MB RAM |
| Main Camera | Single 3.15 MP |
| Video Recording | CIF@15fps |
| Selfie Camera | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (available on Android v2.2) |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Browser | HTML |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/WMA/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player |
| Other Features | Organizer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G) |
| Talk Time | Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 10 min (3G) |
| Colors | Black/Silver |
| Price | About 90 EUR |
