| Hardware and OS | Huawei Ascend Y | |
| Operating system | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) | |
| Processor | 800 MHz Cortex-A5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1 | |
| Internal memory | 256MB RAM, 120MB | |
| External memory | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included | |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | |
| Display | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio | |
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen | |
| Main Camera | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| Camera | 3.15 MP | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| Camera | No | |
| Connectivity | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| 2G Network | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Battery | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| Capacity | Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery | |
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h 30 min | |
| Design | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Dimensions | 116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in) | |
| Weight | 125 g (4.41 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Features | Huawei Ascend Y | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |
