| Hardware and OS | Huawei Ascend W1 | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows Phone 8 | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Huawei Ascend W1 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 4" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 57.4% | |
| Display area | 45.5 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 5:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 233 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Huawei Ascend W1 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | Huawei Ascend W1 | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 0.3 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Huawei Ascend W1 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Design | Huawei Ascend W1 | other phones |
| Colors | Blue, red, black, white | |
| Dimensions | 124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 130 g | |
| Battery | Huawei Ascend W1 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1950 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 460 h (2G) / Up to 470 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 10 h 30 min (3G)
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| Other | Huawei Ascend W1 | other phones |
| Release date | 2013, January | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |
