Huawei U1250
Encyclopedia
The Huawei U1250 is a mobile phone
manufactured by Huawei
, Inc. and sold exclusively by WIND Mobile
in Canada
.
The Huawei U1250 is also available outside of Canada in select countries.
A very basic camera is included for taking quick pictures and videos. While the pictures can have a size of up to 2 megapixels, the camcorder is limited to a low QCIF
resolution of 176x144 pixels. There is no dedicated camera button, but it may be accessed by pressing the fast forward (right) key on the clock screen or by selecting Camera on the main menu. The play (selection) button is used to take pictures, or to start and stop video recording.
, the Huawei U1250 is sold exclusively by Wind Mobile
. However, it is compatible with many networks in that country, including GSM and AWS-based HSPA+. This phone can be used with a SIM card from Rogers Wireless
and providers like Chatr
that use this GSM network, with no need of unlocking. If the phone is unlocked, it may also be used on Fido
, Mobilicity
and Videotron
.
Mobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
manufactured by Huawei
Huawei
Huawei is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China...
, Inc. and sold exclusively by WIND Mobile
Wind Mobile
Wind Mobile is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider operated by Globalive Communications Corporation. The company initially launched mobile data and voice services in Toronto on December 16, 2009 and two days later in Calgary...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
History
Wind Mobile added the Huawei U1250 to its lineup in late 2010 as the most affordable phone available from this operator. This phone was sometimes sold at a reduced price, as low as $19 for a brand new device on rare occasions. The Huawei U2801 will replace the U1250 as Wind's basic candy bar feature phone.The Huawei U1250 is also available outside of Canada in select countries.
Features
The Huawei U1250 is a simple basic phones with some multimedia features. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack for listening to FM radio or to MP3 audio files. The dedicated music key opens the Music menu, allowing one to select which files or station they would like to listen to. While there are rewind, fast forward and play/pause icons on the left, right and selection keys, respectively, those buttons can only be used for musical purposes while in the Music menu.A very basic camera is included for taking quick pictures and videos. While the pictures can have a size of up to 2 megapixels, the camcorder is limited to a low QCIF
Common Intermediate Format
CIF , also known as FCIF , is a format used to standardize the horizontal and vertical resolutions in pixels of YCbCr sequences in video signals, commonly used in video teleconferencing systems. It was first proposed in the H.261 standard.CIF was designed to be easy to convert to PAL or NTSC...
resolution of 176x144 pixels. There is no dedicated camera button, but it may be accessed by pressing the fast forward (right) key on the clock screen or by selecting Camera on the main menu. The play (selection) button is used to take pictures, or to start and stop video recording.
Networks
In CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, the Huawei U1250 is sold exclusively by Wind Mobile
Wind Mobile
Wind Mobile is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider operated by Globalive Communications Corporation. The company initially launched mobile data and voice services in Toronto on December 16, 2009 and two days later in Calgary...
. However, it is compatible with many networks in that country, including GSM and AWS-based HSPA+. This phone can be used with a SIM card from Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless is a wireless telecommunications provider offering mobile phone and data services throughout Canada using Global System for Mobile Communications and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System technology. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications...
and providers like Chatr
Chatr
Chatr is a Canadian wireless service provider targeting price-conscious customers It is the third wireless service network owned by Rogers Communications, after Rogers Wireless and Fido Solutions. The provider launched their network in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and now Montreal ...
that use this GSM network, with no need of unlocking. If the phone is unlocked, it may also be used on Fido
Fido Solutions
Fido Solutions is a Canadian cellular telephone service provider currently owned by Rogers Communications. It was formerly owned by Microcell Telecommunications. Fido does, however, remain a separate entity from Rogers...
, Mobilicity
Mobilicity
Mobilicity is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "mobility" and "simplicity".-History:...
and Videotron
Vidéotron
Vidéotron GP is a Canadian integrated telecommunications company active in cable television, interactive multimedia development, video on demand, cable telephony, wireless communication and Internet access services. Currently, the company primarily serves Quebec, as well as the francophone...
.