Ascend D quad
2012 first HiSilicon K3V2 quad-core.
The Huawei Ascend D quad is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Aug 2012, with a launch price of $500. It pairs the HiSilicon K3V2 with a 4.5" HD display, a capable main camera and a 1,800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — Huawei Ascend D quad. Standout strengths: first hisilicon k3v2 chip (huawei in-house). and quad-a9 1.2 ghz. Main trade-off: k3v2 gpu weak vivante gc4000.
Huawei Ascend D quad.
Huawei's 2012 Ascend D quad launched the first HiSilicon K3V2 chip — Huawei's in-house quad-A9 silicon journey began.
Read the full review- First HiSilicon K3V2 chip (Huawei in-house).
- Quad-A9 1.2 GHz.
- HD 4.5" display.
- Quad-core mass-market.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Ascend D quad compares
| Ascend D quad | Galaxy S25 Ultra | P10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 64 | 89 | 64 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon K3V2 | SD 8 Elite | Kirin 960 |
| Display | 4.5" HD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.1" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 20 MP mono + 12 MP |
| Battery | 1,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $500 | $1,299 | €649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Ascend D quad released?
The Ascend D quad was released in Aug 2012.
How much does the Ascend D quad cost?
The Ascend D quad launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Ascend D quad screen size and type?
The Ascend D quad has a 4.5" HD display.
What chipset does the Ascend D quad use?
The Ascend D quad is powered by the HiSilicon K3V2 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Ascend D quad have?
The Ascend D quad ships with 1 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Ascend D quad battery capacity?
The Ascend D quad has a 1,800 mAh battery.
What colours does the Ascend D quad come in?
The Ascend D quad is available in 1 colour: Black.
Is the Ascend D quad worth buying?
Huawei's 2012 Ascend D quad launched the first HiSilicon K3V2 chip — Huawei's in-house quad-A9 silicon journey began. SpecEagle gives the Ascend D quad an editorial score of 64/100.
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