IFA 2012: Huawei unveils Ascend G600, Ascend G330, Ascend Y201 Pro

Huawei yesterday announced three new Android 4.0 smartphones - the Ascend G600, the Ascend G330 and the Ascend Y201 Pro at the ongoing IFA 2012. Accompanying the phones was Huawei’s very own user interface called ‘Emotion’. The company stated that the new smartphones would go on sale in select markets by September this year, as per a report by WorldofPhones.Net.

The high-end Ascend G600 is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor and 768MB of RAM. The phone features a 4.5-inch IPS display (960 x 540), a 1930mAh battery, an 8MP rear camera, and a micro USB port. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and DLNA. The phone is expected to be available next month. Its 4GB of internal storage can be extended up to 32GB through microSD cards. The Ascend G600 also provides access to NFC.

"We are very excited to introduce the new HUAWEI Ascend G600, which gives more functionality and power for people who expect more from their technology," said Shao Yang, Chief Marketing Officer, Huawei Device. "Building on the success of the Ascend range of smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend G600 is the latest in our range of flagship products that make exceptional product experiences accessible for more people globally".

The Huawei Ascend G600

Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Ascend G600:

• 4.5-inch IPS display at 960 x 540 pixel density
• Wi-Fi, DLNA, NFC (optional)
• Bluetooth
• 8 megapixel rear camera
• 4GB internal storage (expandable to 32GB via microSD)

Next up is the Ascend G330. It comes with a 4-inch WVGA screen, a dual-core 1GHz processor, and a meaty 512MB of RAM. You get 4GB of internal memory, a 5-megapixel camera bolted on the back, and a 1500mAh battery on board. It runs Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. It also has support for EDGE/ UMTS/ HSPA up to 5.76Mbps. Other functions including Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, and Wi-Fi complete the comprehensive package of attractive features. This phone will be available in November in select markets.

The Huawei Ascend G330

Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Ascend G330:

• 4-inch WGA display
• Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, DLNA, NFC (optional)
• 5 megapixel rear camera
• 4GB internal (expandable to 32GB via microSD)

"Our primary goal is to provide everyone with their perfect smartphone – without compromising on features and functions", explains Lars-Christian Weisswange, Vice President, Huawei Device, Western Europe at Huawei Technologies. "The Ascend G330 is our proof that superb mobile entertainment need not cost a fortune".

The last one is the Ascend Y201 Pro, which is the most affordable of the three phones, and is probably aimed at first-time smartphone users. It has a 3.5-inch display (320 × 480), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and is powered by an 800MHz processor, and has 512MB of RAM. This phone comes with a 3.2MP camera, and a 1400mAh battery.

The Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro

Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Ascend Y201 Pro:

• 3.5-inch WGA display at 320 x 480 pixel density
• Wi-Fi, DLNA
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• 3.2 megapixel rear camera