Huawei U8800 Ideos X5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

4
Bad:

2

Pros:

Affordable; 4GB memory; decent 5-megapixels camera.
The Huawei Ideos X5 has a clear, sharp display, HD 720p video capture, and a touch of premium styling.

Cons:

No dedicated camera button; microSD slot hidden under back casing.
Call quality was variable.

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Last revision on February 27, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Affordable; 4GB memory; decent 5-megapixels camera
The Huawei Ideos X5 has a clear, sharp display, HD 720p video capture, and a touch of premium styling

Reviewers Didn't Like

No dedicated camera button; microSD slot hidden under back casing
Call quality was variable

Expert reviews and ratings

Not all that long ago, the Ideos X5 couldâ€™ve counted itself as part of the smartphone elite. But with the next generation of smartphones now on the market, the X5â€™s features are looking a little more run-of-the-mill by...

By APC Magazine on August 09, 2011

Huawei is one of those companies that have specialised in the manufacture of mobile handsets, for quite sometime now. They only recently made a debut in the Indian market, but failed to impress the community seeing as their U8-150 budget Android...

By Tech2 on June 28, 2011

In terms of the look and feel of the phone, the X5 plays out like a ?lite? version of the HTC Desire range. It uses old Android software, there?s less processing power under the hood, it?s got a similar wide, large display, and for all that it?s half...

By Channel News Australia on June 22, 2011

The Huawei Ideos X5 is a 120x62x11mm smartphone that sports a 3.8 touchscreen with an 800x480 pixel resolution. The screen isn't too bright or sharp, but at least it's wide.On the backend, it hides an 800MHz Qualcomm CPU, 2GB of internal memory...

By Smarthouse on June 22, 2011

The X5 is a well-rounded device that packs plenty of punch. It has no glaring issues so if you’re in the market for an Android device and want a lot of bang for you buck, it’s worth a look....

By ITP.net on June 12, 2011

The X5 looks great on paper and delivers a smooth, if basic, user experience. Its bargain price makes it easy to overlook the absence of certain features, especially for first-time smartphone...

By CNET Australia on April 20, 2011

If you want to buy a fully fledged Android smartphone without breaking the bank, the Huawei IDEOS X5 should be seriously considered. It offers all the features and functions of a top end Android smartphone for an excellent...

By Good Gear Guide on March 30, 2011

I wasn’t a big fan of Android when I picked up the X5. I often find that the so-called “customisation” of the OS means manufacturers get to put all kinds of ugly bloatware on an otherwise good phone, ruining any chance I had of liking...

By PCWorld New Zealand on March 24, 2011

The Huawei Ideos X5 has all the ingredients of a satisfying Android phone, but it faces stiff competition from the top and middle of the...

By cnet on February 05, 2011

Somewhat overshadowed by the plethora of big name handset announcements during CES, the quietly arrived on the scene with its mid-range specs in tow. Although we had some brief hands-on time with the upcoming Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone during the...

By Phone Arena on January 24, 2011

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