Huawei brings entry-level smartphone Ascend Y300 to UK

Alex Walls

June 5, 2013

Huawei is debuting its entry level smartphone, the Ascend Y300, in the UK with Carphone Warehouse.

The device would be on offer from tomorrow (June 6) for £59.95 for upgrades on prepay and £69.95 for new prepay customers, or £7.50 per month on contract.

The phone is aimed at the youth market and first time smartphone users, Huawei said, and runs with a 1 GHz dual core processor and Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), as well as Huawei’s own user interface, Emotion.

The device has a four inch screen and a 1730mAh battery, with a 5MP camera featuring auto focus and flash.

The handset would come in black, Huawei said.

About the Author

Alex Walls

Share this article

More Stories

Android Gingerbread reigns supreme, Jelly Bean rises

Gingerbread is still the most popular version of Android, but it could soon find its way pushed to second, as Jelly Bean’s marketshare grows.

News - Jordan O'Brien

Leaked photos suggest 4.3-inch HTC One Mini inbound

The HTC One appears to have a smaller sibling, with the HTC One Mini rumoured to be coming equipped with a 4MP UltraPixel camera and a 4.3-inch screen.

News - Jordan O'Brien

UPDATED: Samsung unveils S4 Active – and Phones 4u will stock it

Samsung have confirmed the much-rumoured S4 Active, a ruggedised version of the Galaxy S4, and so far only Phones 4u have confirmed they’ll offer it.

News - Alex Walls

Windows RT gets outlook, small Windows 8 tablets get free Office

Microsoft is bringing Outlook to Windows RT-based tablets, whilst also giving 7 and 8-inch Windows 8 tablet owners a free copy of Office.

News - Jordan O'Brien