| Hardware and OS | Huawei Ascend Y221 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) | |
| GPU | Mali-400 | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Huawei Ascend Y221 | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 3.5" inc | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 51.7% | |
| Display area | 36.5 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 165 PPI | |
| Colors | 256K | |
| Connectivity | Huawei Ascend Y221 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Single SIM (Mini-SIM)Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | No | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | Huawei Ascend Y221 | other phones |
| Main camera | 2 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 2 MP | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Multimedia | Huawei Ascend Y221 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM Radio | |
| Design | Huawei Ascend Y221 | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Dimensions | 116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm | |
| Weight | 130 g | |
| Battery | Huawei Ascend Y221 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1350 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 225 h
Talking time- Up to 4 h
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| Other | Huawei Ascend Y221 | other phones |
| Release date | 2014, December | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | |
