| Hardware and OS | Huawei Ascend W3 | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows Phone 8 | |
| Processor | Dual-core | |
| Internal memory | 1GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio | |
| Type | Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | |
| Main Camera | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| Camera | 8 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| Camera | Yes | |
| Connectivity | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA | |
| 4G Network | LTE (unspecified) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Multimedia | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Battery | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| Capacity | Removable Li-Ion battery | |
| Design | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| Colors | Black/Silver | |
| Dimensions | 132 x 67 x 10 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.39 in) | |
| Weight | - | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Features | Huawei Ascend W3 | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |