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Huawei’s first Android 2.2 Froyo device brings the latest version of Google’s Android OS in an affordable handset. The Ideos U8150 carries decent specifications and features and is a good choice for anyone looking to get their hands on Android Froyo without breaking the bank.

The Design

From the images currently available, this handset bears a noticeable resemblance to some of Samsung’s handsets. The large central button, flanked by two smaller buttons beneath the 2.8 inch capacitive touchscreen will look familiar to anyone who’s seen Samsung’s very successful Galaxy S. The Ideos has a more curved chassis than Samsung’s device, however, and is expected to be available in vibrant colours.

Specifications

The U8150 is a mid-range phone and the specifications reflect this, but there are plenty of nice features to keep the handset interesting. Most significant for most of the phone’s potential owners will likely be the use of Android 2.2 Froyo. Google’s latest Android OS brings a host of upgrades and improvements over previous incarnations but at the moment it is available only on high end smartphones like the HTC Desire and Google Nexus One. A Froyo smartphone without a giant price tag will be an intriguing prospect for many people.

In addition to the main attraction of Froyo, the Ideos has some decent features. The phone supports MicroSD cards up to 16Gb, so there’s enough room for lots of downloaded games and apps. 256 Mb of RAM and a 528MHz processor provide plenty of power for running them, so long as you don’t try to run them all at once.

The U8150 packs a 3.2 mega pixel camera, which is a little on the low-res side by the standards of modern smartphones but should still be more than enough for most users. Thankfully, not many corners have been cut with the phone’s connectivity options. WiFi, EDGE, HSDPA, and Bluetooth, amongst others, are all present and correct. The phone’s GPS feature will provide users with turn-by-turn navigation from Google’s free Google Maps Navigation service.

Verdict

The Ideos U8150 isn’t the most inspiring phone we’ve ever reviewed, but it should offer a good range of features backed up by Froyo. If the latest Android OS is high on your list of priorities but you don’t have a fortune to spend, this won’t be a bad choice at all, come release date.

Latest Huawei Ideos U8150 News

09 December 2010 by Caroline
If you want an Android smartphone with all the media features you’d expect, without the high price, you may want to take a look at the Huawei Ideos handset. Revealed back in September, Huawei Ideos deals have finally come to the UK. You can buy this phone on a SIM-free basis for just £149.99 from...
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06 September 2010 by Best Mobile Contracts
While the Huawei IDEOS’ price tag is still unconfirmed at this point, initial estimates are already placing the handset at a possible price range of 150 Pounds to below 100. This is going to make the IDEOS as the cheapest Android smart phone available. While that title is not really something that s...
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03 September 2010 by Caroline
If you’re on the lookout for a decent yet inexpensive Android smartphone, then you’ll be pleased to know Huawei has just launched such a device. Due to start shipping in October, the Huawei Ideos, also known as the Huawei U8150, is a budget Google Android-based device that runs on the newest 2.2 ...
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30 August 2010 by Best Mobile Contracts
There is a new handset coming from China based phone maker Huawei. The mobile phone company has announced the Ideo, their latest Android handset. What makes this device so special is the fact that it can run the Android 2.2 Froyo despite being a low end smart phone. The Ideo comes packed with a 5...
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27 August 2010 by Caroline
The company normally behind the scenes – or rather, behind the handset – is set to launch its own handset on 2 September. Huawei has previously manufactured devices for network providers, such as the T-Mobile Pulse Mini. However, it is branding its next phone the Huawei U8150, and the company cla...
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