Huawei Sonic
{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Huawei}}
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{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Huawei Sonic
| logo =
| logosize = 50px
| image = Hua8650.JPG
| imagesize = 120px
| alt =
| caption = A Huawei Sonic, with Wikipedia displayed on its screen
| brand =
| manufacturer = Huawei
| series =
| carrier = {{TUR}} Turkcell
| Skinny New Zealand
| networks = GSM:
900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS:900, 2100 MHz
| released = {{Start date and age|2011|06|21}}
| available = Turkey {{Start date|2011|06|21}} (Unlocked)
| discontinued =
| predecessor =
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| related =
| type = Smartphone
| form = Candybar
| size = 4.58 x 2.38 x 0.47 (116.3 x 60.5 x 11.9 mm)
| weight = 120g
| os = 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
| memory_card = MicroSD, up to 32gb
| battery = 1400 mAh
| input = Multi-touch touch screen, accelerometer, proximity, compass, aGPS and stereo-fm radio
| display = 3.5 inches
| ext_display =
| rear_camera = 3.2 mpx
| front_camera =
| media_formats = MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
MP4/H.263/H.264 player
| ringtone = Music ringtones (MP3)
| 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
| other =
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The Huawei Sonic was 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.{{cite web|title=Huawei U8650 Sonic - Full Specifications|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_u8650_sonic-4205.php|access-date=11 January 2012|publisher=gsmarena.com}}{{cite web|title=Huawei Sonic|url=http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-Sonic_id5699|access-date=11 January 2012|publisher=phonearena.com}}
Launch and availability
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=Asia/Pacific=
=Europe=
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| Country | Release date |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | August, 2011 |
| Croatia | October, 2011 |
| Germany | December, 2011 |
| Lithuania | (Omnitel) January, 2012 |
| Italy | (Vodafone) January, 2013 |
=Americas=
| class="wikitable sortable" | |
| Country | Release date |
|---|---|
| USA | July 13, 2011{{cite web|title=Specifications Huawei Sonic|url=http://www.byemobile.com/mobile/Huawei/Sonic|access-date=5 March 2013|publisher=byemobile.com.au|date=13 July 2011}} |
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Hardware
= Processor =
The phone runs on a Qualcomm MSM7227 chip at 600MHZ clock speed.{{cite web|title=Huawei Sonic Review|url=http://www.techworld.com.au/article/400652/huawei_sonic_review/|website=techworld.com.au|access-date=23 June 2015|date=13 September 2011|archive-date=26 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926090345/http://www.techworld.com.au/article/400652/huawei_sonic_review/|url-status=dead}}
=Memory=
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.{{cite web |title=PhoneArena - Phone News, Reviews and Specs |url=https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-Sonic_id5699 |access-date=23 November 2022 |website=www.phonearena.com/}} 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.{{cite web|title=Huawei Sonic Android phone|url=http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/mobile_phones/huawei/sonic/395590|access-date=25 January 2012|publisher=pcworld.idg.com.au|date=1 August 2011|archive-date=14 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814142107/http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/mobile_phones/huawei/sonic/395590|url-status=dead}}
=Display=
The Huawei Sonic has a 3.5 inch multi-touch TFT capacitive touchscreen.
=Audio=
The phone has a built-in speakerphone which allows for good quality listening to music.
=Camera=
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=
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
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.{{cite web|title=Official Upgrade to Android 2.3.5 for U8650 (Sonic)|url=http://androidforums.com/huawei-sonic/524626-official-upgrade-android-2-3-5-u8650-sonic.html|publisher=Phandroid|access-date=17 November 2013|archive-date=12 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512084837/http://androidforums.com/huawei-sonic/524626-official-upgrade-android-2-3-5-u8650-sonic.html|url-status=dead}}
Android version 4.0.4 is also available by recovery by the user (custom recovery required).{{cite web|title=ROM x Sonic U8650|url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812755|access-date=22 February 2013|publisher=XDA Developers|date=21 February 2013}}
Reception
During the product's release, the Sonic received generally very good reviews, with reviewers praising it's large screen and good performance.
Project Gus gave this product a review on 7 August 2011. He gave it a very positive review, citing it's snappy performance and large screen compared to phones of the time. He also cited it's long battery life and low price.{{Cite web |first=Angus |date=8 August 2011 |title=Huawei Sonic U8650 Review |url=https://www.projectgus.com/2011/08/huawei-sonic-review/ |url-status=live |access-date=13 May 2011 |website=Project Gus}}
Variants
=U8650-1=
The Huawei U8650-1 is the Sonic model which doesn't have NFC
=U8650NFC-1=
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=
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.{{cite web|title=AT&T U8652 FUSION Android Prepaid GoPhone, Blue|url=http://www.walmart.com/ip/AT-T-U8652-FUSION-Android-Prepaid-GoPhone-Blue/17812999|access-date=27 April 2012|publisher=Walmart}}
=C8650 ideos=
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=
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 proprietary apps and will be released for $50 on a two-year contract on May 6, 2012.{{cite web|title=T-Mobile To Launch Huawei Made Prism On May 6th, HVGA Screen For The Win|url=http://www.tmonews.com/2012/04/t-mobile-to-launch-huawei-made-prism-on-may-6th-hvga-screen-for-the-win/|access-date=2 May 2012|publisher=tmonews.com|date=30 April 2012}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120107120828/http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/productFeatures.do?pinfoId=3107&directoryId=6001&treeId=3745&tab=0 Huawei Sonic Official Website]
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Category:Android (operating system) devices
Category:Mobile phones introduced in 2011