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Huawei·Flagship · Released Aug 2012

Ascend D quad

2012 first HiSilicon K3V2 quad-core.

64/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$500
Color · Black
Display
4.5" HD
Chipset
HiSilicon K3V2
RAM
1 GB
Battery
1,800 mAh
Quick answer

The Huawei Ascend D quad is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Aug 2012, with a launch price of $500. It pairs the HiSilicon K3V2 with a 4.5" HD display, a capable main camera and a 1,800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — Huawei Ascend D quad. Standout strengths: first hisilicon k3v2 chip (huawei in-house). and quad-a9 1.2 ghz. Main trade-off: k3v2 gpu weak vivante gc4000.

AI Snapshot

Huawei Ascend D quad.

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

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Subscores · 0–100
Display76
Performance64
Camera64
Battery70
Software68
  • First HiSilicon K3V2 chip (Huawei in-house).
  • Quad-A9 1.2 GHz.
  • HD 4.5" display.
  • Quad-core mass-market.

Full specifications

Type
IPS
Size
4.5"
Resolution
720 x 1280
Main
8 MP AF + LED

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v2
Δ class avg -99.4%
This
9,500
Class avg
1,620,000

How the Ascend D quad compares

Ascend D quadGalaxy S8P10
SpecEagle score646464
ChipsetHiSilicon K3V2SD 835Kirin 960
Display4.5" HD5.8" QHD+ AMOLED5.1" LCD 60 Hz
Main camera12 MP · f/1.720 MP mono + 12 MP
Battery1,800 mAh3,000 mAh3,200 mAh
Launch price$500$720€649

Frequently asked questions

When was the Ascend D quad released?

The Ascend D quad was released in Aug 2012.

How much does the Ascend D quad cost?

The Ascend D quad launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Ascend D quad screen size and type?

The Ascend D quad has a 4.5" HD display.

What chipset does the Ascend D quad use?

The Ascend D quad is powered by the HiSilicon K3V2 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Ascend D quad have?

The Ascend D quad ships with 1 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Ascend D quad battery capacity?

The Ascend D quad has a 1,800 mAh battery.

What colours does the Ascend D quad come in?

The Ascend D quad is available in 1 colour: Black.

Is the Ascend D quad worth buying?

Huawei's 2012 Ascend D quad launched the first HiSilicon K3V2 chip — Huawei's in-house quad-A9 silicon journey began. SpecEagle gives the Ascend D quad an editorial score of 64/100.

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