Huawei Sonic
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| Manufacturer | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GSM:
900, 1800, 1900 MHz UMTS:900, 2100 MHz |
| First released | June 21, 2011 |
| Availability by region | Turkey June 21, 2011 (Unlocked) |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 4.58 x 2.38 x 0.47 (116.3 x 60.5 x 11.9 mm) |
| Mass | 120g |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.3 update available to 2.3.5 |
| CPU | Single-Core 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM |
| Removable storage | MicroSD, up to 32gb |
| Battery | 1400 mAh |
| Display | 3.5 inches |
| Rear camera | 3.2 mpx |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP + EDR, NFC (optional), microUSB v2.0 |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch touch screen, accelerometer, proximity, compass, aGPS and stereo-fm radio |
The Huawei Sonic is a low-range smartphone manufactured by Huawei. It runs Android 2.3, has a 3.2mpx camera and access to the Internet. Radio services are also provided, unlike a Nexus, with an FM radio.[1][2]
Launch and availability[edit]
Asia/Pacific[edit]
| Country | Release date |
|---|---|
| Turkey | June 21, 2011 |
| Malaysia | June 29, 2011 |
| China | August, 2011 |
| India | November 18, 2011 |
| Australia | December 1, 2011 |
| New Zealand | January 2012 |
Europe[edit]
| Country | Release date |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | August, 2011 |
| Croatia | October, 2011 |
| Germany | December, 2011 |
| Lithuania | (Omnitel) January, 2012 |
| Italy | (Vodafone) January, 2013 |
Americas[edit]
| Country | Release date |
|---|---|
| USA | July 13, 2011[3] |
Hardware[edit]
Processor[edit]
The phone runs on a Qualcomm MSM7227 chip at 600MHZ clock speed.[4]
Memory[edit]
The Huawei Sonic has a 256MB of RAM and a 512MB ROM. It has a storage capacity of 160 MB. It also has a MicroSD card slot which can support up to 32 GB of storage.[5] Huawei offers its cloud service online making this the first phone with its cloud service. With Huawei's cloud service, the phone can support up to 16 GB of storage online.[6]
Display[edit]
The Huawei Sonic has a 3.5 inch multi-touch TFT capacitive touchscreen.
Audio[edit]
The phone has a built-in speakerphone which allows for good quality listening to music.
Camera[edit]
On the back of the phone there is a 3.2mpx camera which can also record WVGA (800x480) video recording at 16-22FPS. The camera features geo-tagging but has no support for low-light pictures as it has no flash.
Connectivity[edit]
The Huawei Sonic is the first low-range smartphone of its kind to have an NFC (optional) chip in it in its U8650NFC-1 version. The micro-USB port enables USB Mass Storage mode, meaning pictures, videos and music can be transferred on to the phone from a computer. The phone also features a standard 3.5mm headphone jack which is located at the top of the phone.
Software[edit]
The Huawei Sonic runs Android 2.3.3 but is able to be updated to Android 2.3.5 which improves the performance, battery life and many other issues that affected Android 2.3.3.[7]
Android version 4.0.4 is also available by recovery by the user (custom recovery required).[8]
Reception[edit]
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Variants[edit]
U8650-1[edit]
The Huawei U8650-1 is the Sonic model which doesn't have NFC
U8650NFC-1[edit]
The Huawei U8650NFC-1 is the same phone except that it also includes a NFC chip inside it making it the first low-range smartphone to include this.
U8652[edit]
The Huawei Fusion U8652 is the American version of the Sonic sold by AT&T. It has the same specs, with AT&T apps and Android 2.3.4 preinstalled. It can be bought in America prepaid or at Walmart.[9]
C8650 ideos[edit]
The C8650 ideos is basically the same phone as U8650 but the design has been changed slightly and the amount of RAM was doubled - 512MB of RAM.
T-Mobile Prism 3G[edit]
The T-Mobile Prism 3G is another variant manufactured by Huawei for T-Mobile. It features exactly the same specifications as the original, along with T-Mobile propriety apps and will be released for $50 on a two-year contract on May 6, 2012.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Huawei U8650 Sonic - Full Specifications". gsmarena.com. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "Huawei Sonic". phonearena.com. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "Specifications Huawei Sonic". byemobile.com.au. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ "Huawei Sonic Review". techworld.com.au. 13 September 2011. Archived from the original on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "PhoneArena - Phone News, Reviews and Specs". www.phonearena.com/. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Huawei Sonic Android phone". pcworld.idg.com.au. 1 August 2011. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ "Official Upgrade to Android 2.3.5 for U8650 (Sonic)". Phandroid. Archived from the original on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "ROM x Sonic U8650". XDA Developers. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ^ "AT&T U8652 FUSION Android Prepaid GoPhone, Blue". Walmart. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "T-Mobile To Launch Huawei Made Prism On May 6th, HVGA Screen For The Win". tmonews.com. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
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