Also known as the Huawei U8815, the Huawei Ascend G300 is a budget smartphone running Android Gingerbread, version 2.3 of Google’s operating system.
Its battery offers up to 5 hours of talk time on a single charge and it weighs only 130 grams. The front of the phone is dominated by a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen display. Inside, you'll find the expected smartphone features including email and instant messaging support, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, support for up to 32GB of expandable memory, a 5-megapixel camera, and a built-in FM radio as a bonus.
The G300 doesn't offer many high-end features, but it delivers a great overall user experience at an affordable price.
Need to Know: Huawei Ascend G300
1. Offers well-balanced features at an affordable price tag. (The Good)
2. Large, high-resolution touchscreen display. (The Good)
3. Very limited amount of internal storage space and RAM. (The Bad)
4. Default operating system can’t be upgraded to later versions of the Android software. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Andrew Unsworth, Expert ReviewsOur initial frustration with the Ascend G 300 was quickly quashed, and we soon came to love this unit. It isn’t the best smartphone available, but it’s charming and it proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a proper smartphone. Sadly, the Ascend G 300’s currently only available from Vodafon...
- Niall Magennis, TrustedReviewsThe Huawei G300 is an easy phone to like. It has a smart and robust design, good battery life, a great screen and punches above its weight in the budget phone performance stake. In short, we think that at £100 on PAYG it represents a total bargain and is even better value for money than the likes of...
- Carly Page, The InquirerHuawei didn't cut corners to keep the price low, making this one of the best budget Android phones we've had the pleasure of testing.
- Carly Page, The InquirerYes, it has a disappointing camera, but that doesn't stop the Huawei Ascend G300 from being one of the best budget phones we've ever had our hands on. It puts the Orange San Francisco to shame with its 4in screen, and its design is more HTC One X than HTC Wildfire. Want a taste of Android on the che...
- Dave Oliver, WiredFor a first trip on the smartphone rollercoaster the Huawei G300 takes some beating, with its large, sharp four-inch screen and fast 1GHz processor. It suffers in comparison with pricier rivals, but against its brethren a notch above the Android entry level, it stands out.
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Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Huawei Ascend G300 user manual here.
Huawei backs up the Ascend G300 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Ascend G300 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Huawei support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Huawei's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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