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Huawei U8800 Ideos X5

Based on 21 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

10
Average:

5
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.

By APC Magazine on August 09, 2011

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...

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By TechSmart.co.za on July 27, 2011

Huawei’s IDEOS X5 smartphone isn’t the most exciting Android-running mobile around, but for a almost entry-level R2799 you do get some very nice mid-range specs. The latter includes its comparatively big display, productive 800 MHz processor...

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By TechCentral on July 19, 2011

The Huawei Ideos X5 is designed with the budget conscious user in mind. It may not have the fastest processor or a whopping amount of memory but it still works fine. If you are new to the Android OS and don't want to invest in a high-end phone then...

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By Tech2 on June 28, 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...

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By Smarthouse 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...

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By Channel News Australia on June 22, 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...

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By ITP.net on June 12, 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....

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By BrightHub on May 25, 2011

Comparing the Huawei Ideos X5 to my old Nexus One, I would have to say that the former can give the latter a good run for its money. I did not expect Huawei to come up with such a robust and solidly built smartphone.Of course, it's not a perfect...

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By CNET Australia on April 20, 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...

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By ausdroid.net on April 19, 2011

The Huawei IDEOS X5 has to be the most powerful device in its price range, and I didn’t have an issue with it at all. Gaming worked, the software worked and the hardware didn’t offend me or anyone else. If you’re going for the...

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