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huawei ascend y221

Released 2011, May • Android 4.4 (KitKat) • Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Estimated Market Price

₹12,999

Updated Feb 2026

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Available Finishes

Black
Display
3.5"
TFT, 256K colors
Main Cam
8MP
High Res
Memory
4GB
Storage
Power
1.6k
1600 mAh

Performance Architecture

Processer / Chipset Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU Core Configuration Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics (GPU) Mali-400

Benchmark Estimates

3.1 Score

Performance Tier

Essential Tier

Strengths

Trade-offs

  • Average display resolution
  • Entry-level camera performance
  • Check detailed specs for limitations

Technical Data Sheet

Comprehensive hardware and software specifications

General

Brand
huawei
Model
huawei ascend y221
Release Date
Released 2011, May
OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type
TFT, 256K colors
Size
3.5 " (inches)
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels (px)

Platform

Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Memory

Internal
4GB
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Main Camera

Modules
8 MP, AF
Features
LED flash
Video
Yes

Selfie Camera

Modules
1.3 MP

Battery

Type
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0

Body

Dimensions
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Weight
130 (grams)
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)