The Huawei U8220 stands as one of Huawei’s earliest entries into the Android smartphone market, officially released in October 2009. Running Android 1.5 (Cupcake), the device offered a 3.5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and GPS — features that placed it among the pioneers of affordable Android phones. Its inclusion of a trackball made navigation intuitive, blending touch and tactile control for a smooth user experience.
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Built for communication and entertainment, the Huawei U8220 came equipped with a 3.15 MP autofocus camera, video recording, and support for MP3 and MP4 playback. Powered by a 1500 mAh removable battery, it balanced simplicity, connectivity, and endurance — making it a strong first step in Huawei’s smartphone legacy.
Huawei U8220 Full Phone Specifications Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced: 2009, August — Released: 2009, October — Status: Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 116 x 63 x 14 mm (4.57 x 2.48 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Navigation Control | Trackball |
| Display Type | TFT, 256K colors (65K effective) |
| Display Size | 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm² (~49.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density) |
| Operating System | Android 1.5 (Cupcake) |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage | 192MB |
| Main Camera | Single 3.15 MP, AF |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Selfie Camera | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Browser | HTML |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/AAC+/WAV player, MP4/H.264 player |
| Other Features | Voice memo, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 300 h |
| Talk Time | Up to 3 h 30 min |
| Colors | Black |
| Price | About 230 EUR |
