| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $270.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 180 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
|
| Launch | Announced | 2009, June. Released 2009 |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | - | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Features | Trackball | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm2 (~49.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7200A | |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 | |
| GPU | Adreno 130 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256MB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 3.15 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Video | 720p | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Features | 2.5 mm audio jack | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP (headset support only) | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Features |
Pocket Office Voice memo MP3/WMA/eAAC+ player MP4/H.264 player Predictive text input |
|
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Misc | Colors | White, Black |
| Price | About 270 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Huawei U8230
Advantages
- Solid baseline hardware configuration meeting essential smartphone requirements
- User-friendly form factor with straightforward physical handling
Disadvantages
- Omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack (requires Type-C adapter or wireless audio)
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Huawei U8230 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 3.5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm MSM7200A. This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 15MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 1500mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Huawei U8230 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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