That's what awaits us: the presentation of the world's thinnest smartphone. It has a name, and it doesn't contain the word Galaxy, or RAZR, or start with the letter "i," like all of Apple's devices. Rather, it comes from a brand that is gaining followers and that is proving to do a great job. We talked about the Huawei Ascend P2, which has become a benchmark for its extremely slim profile and a set of features that are on par with the high-end range.
If you followed the iPhone 5 unveiling, or even just read some of the articles that came out afterward, you're probably aware of the controversy surrounding Apple's claim that they were unveiling the iPhone XNUMX. thinnest smartphoneAlthough there were thinner devices for the most part, many included elements that protruded from the body. The only exceptions that were truly thinner hadn't yet reached the market. Well, now it seems that a very tough rival to Apple's phone has emerged with its own approach: thinness with balance in design, camera and battery.
Ultra-thin design and dimensions
Although Alcatel presented a very thin mobile phone, Huawei's new gem was expected to be even more surprising. It was the same Huawei Ascend P1 S the one that shook up the market with its extreme thinness and started a competition to pack more technology into fewer millimeters. With the Ascend P2, Huawei consolidates that legacy of the MACHINES with a thickness of 8,4 mm, a weight of 122 grams and dimensions of 136,2 x 66,7 x 8,4 mm, prioritizing ergonomics and camera without sacrificing slimness. At the time, there was speculation about a profile below 6,45 mm (the same size as the Idol Ultra), but Huawei balanced the design to accommodate a 13 MP camera without any noticeable protrusions. The finish is quality matte plastic with clean lines and sharp corners, available in white y black.
4,7″ IPS display and glove use
The Ascend P2's display measures 4,7 inches and opts for an LCD panel IPS with resolution 1280 x 720 and density around 312-315 dpi, more than enough for comfortable everyday sharpness. Under the glass Gorilla Glass 2 we found good luminance (up to 500 nits) and wide 85° viewing angles. A differentiating point is its high touch sensitivity: the technology Magic Touch allow use your cell phone with gloves, a feature especially useful in cold climates.
Top-level performance and connectivity
Inside, Huawei integrates its own chipset K3V2 de quad core 1,5 GHzTogether with 1 GB of RAM. The internal memory is 16 GB and, like other high-end models of its time, there is no microSD slot. Despite this choice, the system's response is fluid and consistent in light multitasking thanks to software optimization.
Where the P2 especially shone was in networks: it offers LTE Cat 4 with theoretical speeds of up to 150 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps upload (depending on the operator and network). This is complemented by a complete connectivity package with NFC, Wi-Fi No, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS y GLONASS.
Cameras: 13 MP with HDR and dedicated button
The main module is of 13 megapixels with sensor BSI and support HDR both in photo and video 1080p is 30 fps. Huawei adds a dedicated physical button to shoot, which speeds up spontaneous captures, and proprietary algorithms to enhance backlit scenes. The app allows zooming up to 2x (with digital treatment). The frontal camera is MP 1,2-1,3 and records to 720p, more than sufficient for video calls. The set stands out for its fast focusing speed and solid color representation, balanced for its segment.
Battery and energy efficiency
Battery 2.420 mAh It is accompanied by several saving technologies: Quick Power Control (QPC) y Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX), with which Huawei promises up to 30% less consumption compared to comparable solutions. In addition, the firm spoke of faster loads, completing up to a 25% before than conventional methods. In practice, the P2 prioritizes efficiency and sustained battery life over 4G, a crucial point for those who browse and stream content frequently.
Software: Android with Emotion UI and useful extras
The operating system is based on Android 4.1.2 with the cape Emotion UI (versions 1.5/1.6 depending on the market). Among its own functions are UniHome (launches apps directly on the home screen), theme manager with animations and styles, Smart reading to translate or search for terms on Wikipedia without leaving the app, and AirSharing to stream content to compatible TVs or tablets. The offering is completed with Cloud + for backup and synchronization.
Price, availability and market context
The Chinese company, along with Sony and ZTE, was one of the few to unveil major devices at CES in Las Vegas. Even so, they had something in store for the world's largest mobile technology event, the Mobile World Congress de BarcelonaThere you could see live and in person what it is like Huawei Ascend P2 and its global focus was confirmed. At its launch, a very competitive price of 399 Euros and agreements with operators such as Orange in Europe, with versions in white y blackThis positioning was complemented by the continuity of the P series, which would later mix extreme thinness and premium finishes in models like the P6, keeping the P family as flagship.
For the moment, apart from its thickness, it arrived with a very solid body, leaving behind the sensations of fragility of certain plastics from previous generations, and opting for a more careful construction with Gorilla Glass Front. You'll have to take into account the memory configuration and the lack of a microSD card when deciding, but the combination of connectivity, camera, and energy efficiency makes it a particularly balanced option.
We have read it in UnwiredView. The Huawei Ascend P2 join one striking thinness With a coherent spec sheet: a manageable screen, very fast LTE connectivity, a reliable camera with HDR, and an optimized battery. A smartphone designed for those who value a slim design without sacrificing key features.
