Huawei Ascend Mate Overview
The Huawei Ascend Mate is a phablet that was released in January 2013. It runs on the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system, which is upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with EMUI 1.5. The device is powered by a Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and Huawei K3V2 chipset, along with Vivante GC4000 GPU for smooth performance.
The phone comes with 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 64 GB with a dedicated slot for a microSD card. The IPS LCD screen is a massive 6.1 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen-to-body ratio is 73.2%, providing a large display area of 102.6 cm2.
In terms of connectivity, the Ascend Mate supports GSM/HSPA networks, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and microUSB 2.0. It also has a stereo FM radio and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The main camera is 8 MP with features like LED flash and HDR, capable of recording videos at 1080p. The selfie camera is 1 MP and can record videos at 720p.
The device is available in Crystal Black and Pure White colors, measuring 163.5 x 85.7 x 9.9 mm and weighing 198 g. It is powered by a non-removable 4050 mAh Li-Ion battery, providing up to 1100 hours of standby time on 2G and up to 50 hours of talk time on 2G.
Pros:
- Large 6.1-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection
- Expandable storage up to 64 GB
- Good battery life
- Decent camera quality for its time
Cons:
- Outdated operating system (Android Jelly Bean)
- Limited internal storage of 8 GB
- Low-resolution front camera
- Heavy and bulky design
