Huawei Ascend P1

Huawei Ascend P1
Manufacturer	Huawei
Series	Ascend P
Compatible networks	HSPA+
First released	July 19, 2012 (Canada)
Successor	Huawei Ascend P2
Related	Huawei Ascend P1 XL; Huawei Ascend P1 S; Huawei Ascend P1 LTE
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	127.4 mm (5.02 in) H ; 64.8 mm (2.55 in) W ; 7.7 mm (0.30 in)
Mass	110 g (3.9 oz)
Operating system	Android 4.0 (upgradable to 4.2 Jelly Bean)
CPU	1.5 GHz dual-core
Memory	1 GB RAM
Storage	4 GB
Removable storage	microSD up to 32 GB
Battery	1670 mAh
Display	4.3 inch qHD (540 x 960) Super AMOLED display
Rear camera	8 MP
Front camera	1.3 MP
Data inputs	GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor

The Huawei Ascend P1 is an Android-based smartphone manufactured by Huawei. It is shipped with the Android 4.0 OS. It has been released in Canada exclusively for Wind Mobile and is available with or without a subsidy.^[1]

The device features a 4.3-inch qHD capacitive touch screen, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, as well as an accelerometer and a compass. The QHD capacitive touch screen is multitouch capable.

Advertising[edit]

Wind, Huawei and Lions Gate Entertainment promoted the Ascend P1 by hosting a contest where winners had the chance to watch the premiere of The Expendables 2 and win the advertised smartphone.^[2]