Huawei Ascend D2 now official! Android Jelly Bean, 1.5GHz quad-core CPU and 13MP BSI camera

Huawei just unveiled the HUAWEI Ascend D2 at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) today. The latest hero product in Huawei's Ascend series of smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend D2 runs on Android 4.1 and features a 5-inch FHD IPS+ 443 PPI Super Retina LCD display, Huawei's K3V2 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU and a 13 MP BSI camera. With its 3000mAh battery and Huawei's proprietary Quick Power Control (QPC) and Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX) battery efficiency technology, the Ascend D2 has a stand-by time of six days on WCDMA. More about the HUAWEI Ascend D2 after the jump.

"The HUAWEI Ascend D2 has the style, power and all-round performance capabilities you would expect from a HUAWEI Ascend smartphone, but with a revolutionary FHD screen, unsurpassed camera quality and power saving technology to maximize your enjoyment," said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "We are excited to introduce the HUAWEI Ascend D2, the latest addition to our series of Ascend range of smartphones, as we continue to put great technology into the hands of more people around the world."

The HUAWEI Ascend D2 has a 5-inch Super Retina fast response IPS panel display and a resolution of up to 1920 x 1080, perfect for full HD 1080 video playback. With its 443 PPI, the Ascend D2 provides unprecedented color accuracy and clarity. Protected by the anti-scratch Corning Gorilla glass, and the dust and water resistant IPX 5/4, the Ascend D2 is tough enough to withstand everyday use.

The HUAWEI Ascend D2 features a 13MP BSI rear-facing camera with detail capturing technology and an ISO sensitivity level higher than other smartphones in this category. HUAWEI Ascend D2 also has a tailored manual color temperature adjustment function to provide a professional-level photography experience.

HUAWEI Ascend D2's 3000mAh battery is optimized by Huawei's QPC and ADRX smart power-saving technology. Leveraging Huawei's more than 20 years of telecommunications know-how, QPC technology lowers battery consumption by automatically turning off the transmitter circuit when data transmission is not in use. Its ADRX technology identifies and automatically adjusts the DRX cycle based on the network status, reducing power consumption during standby mode by over 20 percent. In addition, Huawei's proprietary fast battery charging technology enables the HUAWEI Ascend D2 to be fully charged in 30 percent less time than its takes other smartphones under the same electricity conditions.

The HUAWEI Ascend D2's 'swift sharing' makes it easier than ever to share. With a Wi-Fi connection, uploading pictures, videos and other files is two- to three-times faster with the Ascend D2 than other smartphones in the market. Its 'super hands-free' function transforms the Ascend D2 into a conversation sharing portal to receive sounds within a radius of 1.5m. The Ascend D2 also supports Dolby surrounding sound and stereo recording.

The HUAWEI Ascend D2 has a stylish and elegant design with an aluminum body and metal frame. Weighing just 170g and measuring 9.9mm thin, its curved design fits comfortably in the hand. Available in pure white and crystal blue, the HUAWEI Ascend D2 will also be produced in a 4.7-inch screen version.

Huawei Ascend D2 Specifications
5-inch Full HD (1080x1920) Super Retina fast response IPS panel display (443ppi)
Corning Gorilla Glass and Dust and water resistant (IPX 5/4)
1.5GHz quad-core Huawei K3V2 processor
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
2GB of RAM
32GB of internal storage
13MP autofocus BSI camera with LED flash
1080p@30fps video recording
1.3MP front camera
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
microUSB v2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Quad-band GSM 850/ 900 / 1800/ 1900MHz
HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.7 Mbps
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
GPS with A-GPS support
Li-Ion 3000mAh battery
140 x 71 x 9.4mm (dimension)
170g (weight)

Huawei Ascend D2 Price and Availability
The HUAWEI Ascend D2 will be on sale in China in January 2013 and in Japan in the future. No word on pricing and availability in the rest of the world yet.

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