Packed with ‘engaging features,’ the Huawei Ascend G300 and the Ascend Y200 have been unveiled in India. Both the smartphones mark the onset of two fresh series dubbed Ascend G and Ascend Y, respectively.
To start off, the G300 sports a 4-inch WVGA IPS display that tags along auto-rotation for watching videos or surfing the web. A surrounding light sensor allows convenient media streaming in any given ambiance. Ticking beneath the hood is a 1GHz processor that assists the onboard Gingerbread OS. A 5MP autofocus snapper with LED flash and video recording capability graces its exterior. The device is expected to get fully juiced up in less than 120 minutes.
Victor Shan, President Huawei Devices India, commented, “We are extremely delighted to launch Ascend smartphone series in Indian market. Each Huawei Ascend product is an innovative flagship model developed to meet the needs of specific consumers with Ascend D (diamond), Ascend P (platinum), Ascend G (gold), and Ascend Y (youth) categories. The Ascend G300 and Y200 are easy-to-use Smart phones that provide exceptional power, performance and style for the discerning consumers. We are confident that with their impressive specs and accessible price, the Ascend series will become popular choice among consumers across the country.”
The Ascend Y200 is said to be targeted at the younger generation. It shows off a ‘U’ form design and 3D texture on the back panel along with a 3.2MP snapper. The handset is expected to take merely 5 seconds to boot up. Its front side boasts of a 3.5-inch IPS touchscreen that is said to proffer comfortable viewing angles. Riding on Android 2.3, a Qualcomm chipset with 800MHz clock speeds is hidden within its chassis. As an added advantage, it offers dual-mic for decent calling experiences. The device is claimed to consume just 90 minutes to attain a full charge.
The Huawei Ascend G300 and the Ascend Y200 price details for India read at Rs. 13,490 and Rs. 8190, respectively.