Huawei announced the launch of the Ascend Y550 smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Ascend Y550 phone with 4.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.
The Huawei Ascend Y550 comes with Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (480 x 854 px).
Huawei Ascend Y550 specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Name | Ascend Y550 |
| Model | Y550 |
| Release date | 2014 |
Body
The weight of Huawei Ascend Y550 is about 5.4 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.37 inches).
| Weight | 5.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.24 x 2.68 x 0.37 inches |
| Colors | black, white |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Huawei Ascend Y550 comes with Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
Display
The size of Ascend Y550 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 4.5 inches IPS display of Huawei Ascend Y550 with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Huawei Ascend Y550 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 4 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Ascend Y550 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Huawei Ascend Y550 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Ascend Y550 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Ascend Y550 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Ascend Y550 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, light, proximity |
|---|
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Ascend Y550, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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