Launch report · Huawei

Huawei Ascend D quad: 2012 first HiSilicon K3V2 quad-core.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2012·$500·Score 64/100

Huawei's 2012 Ascend D quad launched the first HiSilicon K3V2 chip — Huawei's in-house quad-A9 silicon journey began.

Key specs at launch

Display

4.5" HD

Chipset

HiSilicon K3V2

RAM

1 GB

Battery

1,800 mAh

What stands out

First HiSilicon K3V2 chip (Huawei in-house).
Quad-A9 1.2 GHz.
HD 4.5" display.
Quad-core mass-market.

What to watch

K3V2 GPU weak Vivante GC4000.
1,800 mAh small.
1 GB RAM.
No LTE.

The phone it has to beat

Nexus 5 (LG)

$349 · score 84/100