Huawei launches Ascend G300 and Y200 smartphones

Huawei announced the launch of its two smartphones today – the Ascend G300 and the Ascend Y200. Huawei Ascend G300 is the first smartphone in the Ascend G series, and is aimed at the segment wanting feature-rich multimedia phones.

Powered by a 1 GHz CPU, and running on Android 2.3 operating system, Huawei Ascend G300 offers access to loads of apps through Google Play, and has pre-installed social networking apps such as Facebook and Twitter. Other features include an ambient light sensor, digital compass and FM Radio. Huawei claims that the battery of the Ascend G300 takes less than 120 minutes to charge fully, with high power charger. Huawei Ascend G300 is priced at Rs.13,490.

Huawei Ascend G300 and Y200

Here is a quick look at the major specifications of the Ascend G300:

• 4-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
• GPS with A-GPS support
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, microUSB 2.0
• 5 MP camera with AF, LED flash and Geo-tagging
• 4 GB internal storage, expandable upto 32 GB
• Stereo FM radio with RDS

Huawei Ascend Y200 is the first smartphone in the Ascend Y series and is aimed at young customers who have social media access on the top of their wishlist. Huawei Ascend Y200 features a “U” form design with 3D texture at the back for better grip. Ascend Y200 is powered with a Qualcomm 800 MHz CPU, and runs on Android 2.3 operating system. According to the company, Ascend Y200 only takes 5 seconds to boot up. The smartphone comes with a dual-mic for background noise filtering, providing a better calling experience. Optimized dictionary, loud stereo speakers, a new UI and improved power management are some of the features of this smartphone.  Ascend Y200 packs a 1250 mAh battery under its hood and takes only 90 minutes to get fully charged with high power charger, claims Huawei. Ascend Y200 is priced at Rs. 8,190.

Here is a quick look at the major specifications of the Ascend Y200:

• 3.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a 320 x 480 pixel resolution
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
• GPS with A-GPS support
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, microUSB 2.0
• 3.15 MP camera with Geo-tagging
• 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, internal memory expandable upto 32 GB

Victor Shan, President, Huawei Devices India, said at the launch, “Each Huawei Ascend product is an innovative flagship model developed to meet the needs of specific consumers with Ascend D (diamond), Ascend P (platinum), Ascend G (gold), and Ascend Y (youth) categories. The Ascend G300 and Y200 are easy-to-use smartphones that provide exceptional power, performance and style for the discerning consumers. We are confident that with their impressive specs and accessible price, the Ascend series will become popular choice among consumers across the country.”

He further added, “Many consumers are looking for a practical, easy-to-use smartphone that fits into their everyday life. The Ascend G300 is perfect for consumers who are looking for stylish and powerful entertainment smartphones and they will find the Ascend G300’s power, performance and price unbeatable. Our Ascend Y200 is especially for first-time Android consumers who are looking for amazing social media experience, for sharing with friends. With its rich audio speaker its adds that extra style and fun to the whole experience”.

Visit the company's website for more details and information on these smartphone models.