wired.co.uk Updated: 2016-11-15 01:22:28
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Kids don't tend to buy their own phones, or if they do they apply for a loan from the bank of Mum&Dad. So kids phones shouldn't cost a fortune, but they should be able to perform all the functions that they need. Here are a few to think about.For an out...
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Chinese manufacturer Huawei's been on a bit of a roll recently. Hot on the heels of the high-end (but mid-priced) Ascend P7 and the mid-range Ascend G6 comes the budget Y530, which doesn't stretch to 4G or offer any standout specifications, but does at le...
Neat and sturdy design, goodsized screen...
SubHD display, processor not as powerful as it could be, doesn't do enough to distinguish itself from rivals...
The Huawei Y530 is a solid budget performer that has at least gained a few style points on its low-end predecessors and offers reasonable value for money within its limited specifications. However, it doesn't cost much more for increased power and consi...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated: 2016-11-15 01:22:28
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When it comes to budget Android handsets, Huawei's Y330 and its predecessor the Y300 have been really popular with kids and people buying their first smartphone – all due to their simplicity and smooth functionality. Now Huawei has released the Ascend Y53...
Great value for money, Good screen quality for a budget handset...
Camera is a little slow, May struggle to run some apps, Also Consider: Huawei Ascend Y330, Nokia Lumia 625, Doro Liberto 810, DESIGN AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS, Despite its wallet-friendly price tag, the Y530 is an elegant-looking handset, At first glance, the...
The Ascend Y530 is an ideal smartphone to get started with.The RRP of the Y530 is £149, which seems a bit pricey when compared to the Y330; especially considering that the only real differences are the screen size and the camera quality.However, the phone...
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Many budget smartphones look and feel like cheap chunks of plastic, but the Huawei Ascend Y530 manages to buck this trend with its smart, textured rear panel. It has a matt finish which gives plenty of grip and its relatively heavy 145g weight has the adv...
The Huawei Ascend Y530 is a competent Android handset for £120 SIM free, but with its poor battery life and mediocre camera, it's not quite cheap enough to make it a better buy than the £130 Alcatel One Touch Idol S, which is a more competent and desirabl...
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It has been a while since I've reviewed a handset from Huawei. Back last summer the Ascend P6 and Ascend P2 both impressed – the latter just a bit more than the former. The new Huawei Ascend Y530 isn't in their league, though; it's a budget handset, comin...
Good "lite" user interface option, Solid build quality, Memory expansion...
Average processor, Short on internal storage, Poor battery life...
There are some plus points here. I am coming round to liking Huawei's idea of putting apps on a home screen and not bothering with the app drawer. The general user interface is appealing and I can see how the "lite" version will have appeal, too. Build q...
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The Huawei Y530 is the latest handset from the company that's looking to deliver that smartphone experience without breaking the bank. Priced at £149.95 SIM-free, the Huawei Ascend Y530 is cheap for a 4.5-inch device, although it sits uncomfortably close...
Design is reasonable, IPS display, has microSD storage expansion, simple user interface option is good for newcomers...
Slow performance, seems overpriced, cameras are average, software tweaks don't add much, battery performance not good...
The biggest problem the Huawei Ascend Y530 faces is that the competition at this price point has changed fairly dramatically in recent times. While there are a number of devices in the sub-£150 category, it's the Motorola Moto G that has shifted exp...
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Budget Android gets a facelift The Huawei Ascend Y530 is one of the company's cheapest phones. It is out to win over a few first-time smartphone users, and those who aren't willing to shell out hundreds for a new mobile. Its specs won't wow you, but Huawe...
The Huawei Ascend Y530 looks a good deal better than last year's low-cost Huawei phones. However, screen and performance issues are still present so make sure you're buying at the right price as seems to be a lesser phone than something like the Motorola...
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The Huawei Ascend Y530 was announced ahead of MWC 2014, and while the handset will be displayed at the Barcelona show I managed to get hands on with it ahead of time.Following on from last year's Ascend G510, the Ascend Y530 builds modestly on its predece...
Simple mode, Solid design...
Emotion UI is poor, Small internal storage...
The Huawei Ascend Y530 was announced ahead of MWC 2014, and while the handset will be displayed at the Barcelona show I managed to get hands on with it ahead of time. Following on from last year's Ascend G510, the Ascend Y530 builds modestly on its predec...
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Some relevant online shops list Huawei's Ascend Y530 for only 120 Euros . An up-to-date Android smartphone will barely be found for less - especially when it features Android 4.3 and a 4.5 inch screen. The Chinese manufacturer are thus launching a true va...
Good build, Slim silhouette, Feasible performance, Viewing angle stable screen, Decent speaker, Low price...
Abysmal front-facing camera, Small working memory, Low and slow internal storage, Occasional stutters in use...
Newcomer with ambitions Huawei's Ascend Y530A bigger screen than in Apple's iPhone 5S for a fifth of the price - Huawei's Ascend Y530 lures customers with this. Although many other manufacturers from the low-budget sector use this strategy, the fewest hav...
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It isn't easy being an Android smartphone maker these days. Your flagship handsets are scrutinised for cutting-edge features, yet they're criticised if these features seem to be unnecessary, or are unnecessarily complicated.Ever faster multicore processor...
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