Huawei Ascend P1 S, Wafer-thin Android 4.0 ICS smartphone unveiled

Huawei has recently unveiled the world's slimmest smartphone called the "Huawei Ascend P1 S" at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The Huawei Ascend P1 S is 6.68mm thin and features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED 960 x 540 touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass. Huawei Ascend P1 S is also the fastest and most compact smartphone in its class with a dual-core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 Cortext-A9 processor and the latest Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.

Another phone dubbed the "Huawei Ascend P1" which as part of the same smartphone series has also been unveiled. It has the same functionality while measuring 7.69mm. Delivering the ultimate in elegance and speed with a 1670mAh/1800mAh battery, the Huawei Ascend P1/P1 S series provides the fastest multi-tasking, video replay and gaming experience in its class.

Huawei Ascend P1/P1 S comes with 8MP BSI rear-facing and 1.3MP HD front-facing cameras with dual flash LED and HDR effect optimization. The Ascend P1/P1 S allows you to capture special moments in sharper, brighter and clearer detail both in light and dim environments.

Huawei Ascend P1/P1 S features 1080p HD video-capture capabilities, 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth. In-built social media capabilities also enable you to instantly share your photos and videos via social media.

Huawei Ascend P1/P1 S series feature a super-sleek and narrow 64.8mm body, elegant contours and an effortlessly stylish design. The PPVD back cover coating evenly distributes heat, and provides a strong metallic, three-dimensional design with a delicate texture.

Commenting on the news, Richard Yu (Chairman of Huawei Device) said: "We’re excited to unveil the world’s slimmest smartphone here at CES 2012. The Ascend P1 S demonstrates our ongoing commitment to innovating high quality devices that utilize the latest hardware and software technologies."

Huawei Ascend P1/P1 S is available in metallic black, ceramic white and cherry-blossom pink with more colors to come. The Huawei Ascend P1/P1 S will be available in Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, Australia, Middle East, and China from April 2012.