Huawei Ascend P1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 43 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

25
Average:

10
Bad:

3

Pros:

Vibrant Super AMOLED display.
Beautiful design.
Fast performance.

Cons:

Not optimized for the U.S.
Average camera.

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Last revision on August 25, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Vibrant Super AMOLED display
Beautiful design
Fast performance
Excellent battery life
Runs Android 4,0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Thin and light

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not optimized for the U.S
Average camera
Flimsy SIM card door
Just over 2GB of user-accessible memory

Expert reviews and ratings

The first thing I noticed about the Huawei Ascend P1 was just how light it is. Measuring in at 110g, it really is one of the lightest smartphones I have reviewed, and is even 2g lighter than the iPhone 5. However, I did feel that the way Huawei had...

By MobilePhones on May 20, 2014

Huawei has been around for a while in the smartphone market but has mainly produced low end devices in the past. The Ascend P1 is Huawei's attempt to break into the upper end of the market with it's impressive device that has some lovely features. The...

By beginnerstech.co.uk on May 08, 2013

A decent specification and fine screen make this a worthy mid-range...

By PC Pro on February 14, 2013

The Ascend P1 is a pleasant surprise. It may not revolutionise the industry, but it does its job well. The look is minimalist but not "cheap", making for a good everyday companion. It's too bad the sound is so...

By DigitalVersus on October 04, 2012

A great mid-range smartphone that trumps most similarly priced handsets'...

By V3.co.uk on August 24, 2012

Despite its slightly cheap body the P1 ticks a lot of boxes. It has ICS from launch and while both thin and light still packs a decent battery. The screen is bright and vivid, it has a microSD slot and the camera is not half bad. The chipset may not...

By theregister.co.uk on August 10, 2012

While the Huawei Ascend P1 is undoubtedly the company’s best phone yet, it’s still lacking the extra build quality and premium finish of HTC’s One S. That phone is almost identically priced, with a smarter design and screen - and the potential for an...

By gadgetshow.channel5.com on August 09, 2012

It might not stand with the very best screens or processors, but for a midrange smart phone the Huawei Ascend P1 offers a solid range of features and impressively long battery life too.SpecificationsSoftware : Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich...

By Wired UK on August 06, 2012

Handset maker Huawei has long been known for its budget phones, many of which manage to pack in plenty of features for under the hundred dollar mark. So what is a $500 phone like for the company, and can it compete with the top-tier devices put out...

By Gadget Guy Australia on August 02, 2012

The Ascend P1 offers a surprisingly powerful and smooth Android experience, made all the better by including the option to bin Huawei's user interface modifications and opt for a virtually untouched "Ice Cream Sandwich" experience. Combine that with a...

By TechRadar AU on August 02, 2012

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