Summary
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]
 A Huawei Sonic, with Wikipedia displayed on its screen | |
| 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 |
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
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.
External links edit
- Huawei Sonic Official Website