Huawei Ascend G740

  • Released 2013, November
    150g, 9.3mm thickness
    Android 4.1.2
    8GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.0"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 1GB RAM
    Snapdragon 400
  • 2400mAh
    Li-Ion

Huawei Ascend G740 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Launch Announced 2013, October. Released 2013, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 139.5 x 71.5 x 9.3 mm (5.49 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight 150 g (5.29 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU Adreno 305
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 1 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Misc Colors Black/White
Models G740-L00
Price About 250 EUR

Huawei Ascend G740 - User Reviews

  • I would also add couple of things from my experience with Link2SD + ext2 method of expanding memory. Ext2 partition should be 2GB instead of 1GB, the thing is that the system automatically store lot of data there and it is filled faster than main 1GB RAM, and when it comes to the end of space it starts to slow down the phone. With 2GB ext2 you can simply install as many apps as the main RAM allows it without slowing it down. I have 83 apps installed of all kind, and 200MB free left in the main RAM which is more than enough for good work. Another thing, you can UNLINK from ext2 any more demanding app in Link2SD and in that case it will be all on main RAM not EXT2, I needed that once, as there was some lag in one game. All the other apps are linked to ext2 with no lag whatsoever.

  • Yup I agree Mr. Duki, I just followed the instruction and I got it, bingo!!! Now I can download as much as apps as I can. I can also now played real racing 3 which has a big amount of data...thanks dude!!

  • Hi guys, my Huawei G 740's camera quality is not satisfactory. Do anyone has any system to increase the quality of the camera?

  • Dude, you can install as many apps as you want, you just need to create ext2 partition on your SD, and install LINK2SD app on rooted phone, and set it up as instructed. As I said, you have to root your phone first. I am now having like 2GB app storage, dozens of apps installed and absolutely no slowing down of my G740 phone. I am not sure I am able to leave links here, but just google this: "Tutorial: Complete Guide on How to Use Link2SD" and do exactly as instructed. However you have to partition your SD first, you have to take it out of your phone and plug it in via adater or something, and use GPARTED linux program, to create FAT32 as first, and EXT2 (size 1024MB) as second partition, both partitions set to be primary. And of course you have to root your phone first, it is very simple just google "root g740 xda developers" and do exactly as instructed. Cheers!

  • It's 1 GB.

  • can anyone tell me how much available storage for apps you get on this phone, or if you can change the primarely storage partition between internal and the sd card?

  • very poor quality of pictures, blur, don't recommend.Take a test for yourself and you'll see

  • Good bright and clear big screen. Good battery. 4G. Now the concerns. GPS looses signal all the time and sometimes not waking up if gps programm is started. Camera is poor. 8 Mpx-s of blurry grey images even if very customizable camera app with settings of light and focus are used for the best result. This phone is good for user with needs of internet surfing, calling and some gaming but thats it.

  • Where do you live?

  • Hi ...for screenshot juz click screen lock button and volume down button at a time

  • Cellular radiation has no effect on living beings.

  • Press Volume down and lock button on the same time and u have a screenshot

  • hello. where can I buy this phone. yesterday drowned her, I really liked can not find anywhere else. please contact [email protected]

  • I bought it for only 121� (on discount) and it is great. The only problem is the memory :( ... I also wish it had Android 4.4.2 or above :( Hope it gets an update soon.

  • does huawei ascend g740 support otg cable

  • How to save a photo from my face book to my phone memory / sd card memory?

  • Screen shot option you can get from notification panel.

  • How to do screenshot? Please help me!

  • Try this... Go to settings---storage-----change default storage location to sd card. it will work. Then your apps are movable to sd card

  • It's a great phone .1 year and it's still work . Great job !

  • How can i Move app to sd? when i Open the app it does not show any option for that.

  • That is true, apps data can be moved to sd. But,apk files are on internal memory, which is 1,1 gb.

  • But you can move most apps on SD card. What are you expecting for that price? Iin my opinion the phone is very good.

  • I have this g740 phone, and i am very satisfied. Fast, long battery life, nice EMUI 1.5(no need to instal any other launchers from g-play..) But it weakness is memory(not Ram memory, it has 800mb for user,but on spec says it has 1gb): 1. it has 8 gb of memory(aproxx 4gb automaticly goes away on system, sistem apps...etc) 2. from remaining 4gb you have only 1.1gb(internal memory)to install apps. For example, u can install 27x Real Racing 3(app size is aprox 40mb, or Fifa 2015 x 1(app size is aprox 1,2gb)and you are full for any other apps, and it doesent matter that u have 2,9 gb free phone storage+32gb free sd card 3.and rest 2.9 gb(phone storage) is for pictures, videos, app data(if u dont have sd card) I my case i have installed common apps, not many,maybe 20(not bigger then 30mb each)+ 10-15 system apps(from google, like g-drive, g-maps,-g-googles,etc), and i only have 50mb of free space, but i have 2.9gb free of phone storage+ 32gb free sd card, and that is bad. Maybe i made a mistake, so pls correct me...

  • Can this device be rooted?

  • Very good! Excelent response of the touchscreen. Very fast on internet. Nice colours on the screen. Good battery. It takes decent pictures. However when filming with this handset it has some problems with sound and when filming and moving at the same time it autofocuses often - this alters the quality of image. On the whole - YES, very good phone I recommend it!

  • what is its SAR radiation level.please tell me if you know it.

  • can we find it in other colors ?

  • The RAM is not 1gb it is 800mb! for the user

  • Very good phone, the screen sensibility is superb, is a LTE 4G up to 100 mb/s

  • I have tried to enter the pin code so I can access the phone but on the first two attempts it has not accepted/recognised and I only have one attempt left. Can anyone help, has anyone else experienced this problem.

  • I can not read ourand write local language malayalam

  • its a good phone but sometimes very bad like a bitch

  • Does it have MHL ? I mean if I have a micro usb to hdmi adapter, will it work with the Yumo ?

  • it is a very good mobile phone with a long life battery.

  • Can you edit word & excel docs with g740?same to y511 & g610 which has docs editor but not mentioned here in gsmarena.thanks

  • How can I set battery % on this phone without any additional app? I cant find this option anywhere in settings. And also it seems to be a problem with the battery, while BATTERY MANAGER shows 70-100 hours of usage(reading, music etc) and actualy Im using the Power Saving mode and still can use it maximum 1,5 day. And I am not a heavy user(data not active all the time). Maximum 3 hours for whole day of internet browsing and Viber. +20-40 min music and reading book. Not playing games on it. What should I do?

  • i bought this phone for my daughter she is amazed with it it is a fab phone if your thinking of buying a phone for your child PICK THIS ONE

  • I'd like to know this too... I've been looking everywhere!

  • The screen is more accurate then s2 plus "bling bling" screen. I've got an s2 plus before this model, the camera is the only minus.

  • Can anyone tell me how to find the original firmware for this phone? Maybe somebody to make a clear backup from his phone?

  • Yeah but what kind of?? I want to know if the screen is better than a samsung galaxy s2 plus oe or a htc desire 500 one..

  • So? Capacitive is a touchscreen technology.

  • what kind of screen does the huawei has?????? a read somewhere that it's a capacitive one, and in other place that it might be an IPS LCD...

  • Dear, What is your opinion about the resolution for the screen and the full performance for the phone knowing that i am using note1

  • I recommanded you g700 because its a quad core

  • Have been using the g740 for a month now. Couldn't have made a better choice from LG to Huawei. ALso been using the Ascend W1 version with windows - simple enough for my mother to use ;)

  • g-700 is better in india bcoz in india nt use of G-740, this is 4G phone.

  • G740

  • Is skype running smoothly in this device....and what is better huawei g700 or this g740..

  • Latest edit: It plays Asphalt 8 with no lags at all, default graphic settings.

  • I own this phone for two weeks now... It's a very good device, if you not playing hardcore games. Actually it copes pretty good with 3D games like Galaxy on Fire2. Nice design. I'm pleased with battery life, about 1,5-2 days, normal use. Pity, it have such a poor camera performance. Good price.

  • adreno 305

  • what gpu does it have?it is not written on any sites, please answer.thx

  • Hello. I am using the phone for over 2 months. It's very nice, the baterry keeps from aprox 1.5-2 days with data enabled. No call problems. It is smooth. The only drawback i would say it's the camera. You have to be very patient with it to catch good photos. Good luck

  • It is sold by Orange in Europe as Orange Yumo, so the support and warranty are covered by Orange. Please give me one example of another "affordable" phone that beats this. Please note that the price tag on this is about 230 Euro.

  • Hey, I bought this phone a month ago and I have to say I'm very pleased overall. The screen is very nice , the battery lasts about 2 days (normal usage - calls, data, WiFi, GPS, gaming), it doesn't hang and the overall performance is very good. For it's price tag I would say it beats most of the competition.

  • Hi.. kakaQ8 are u using dis Fone.? How do you rate dis fone.. Actually am lookin for a best and cheap fone.. Is der any drawbacks? Like wifi problems or battery drain like in some of other huawei models...! Thanx in advanc....

  • Hi.. kakaQ8 are u using dis Fone.? How do you rate dis fone.. Actually am lookin for a best and cheap fone.. Is der any drawbacks? Like wifi problems or battery drain like in some of other huawei models...! Thanx in advanc....

  • you will get it in Dubai

  • I want to buy ten phones, where can do this? I am in London!

  • A very sensible mid-range LTE phone. With 4G network coming up in China, expect to see more mid-priced LTE phones.

  • Hi,dear friend.Too expensive and unaffordable for a low-mid range phone with the just norml specifications plus being supportless!Specially for a country that just claims supports your country under the heaviest sanctions!For instance lg,sony,samsung,and even the glx have more affordable superior smartphones with the superior qualities.Dear me,don,t forget that it takes a year for this device to go to China for repair if comes back!?Ofcourse you are free to choose and buy but please don,t forget the facts and the rule of logic in your choice!?Also please read fair reviews and news of gsm about the trustable phone!?I wish the best of everything for you and the people under that toughest sanctions.I must remind you that Huawei exports its first class products to the X countries with the full support!?Just alas and pity!Take care.

  • antutu says 320 dpi on screen density

  • good afternoon i wonder if this team come to movilnet

  • Push Volume down + Power

  • Open Notification Panel shortcuts on top where u can see time, battery sign etc etc.... once Panel open, you will find shotcuts, there u will find MORE button, click, and in that you will see "ScreenShot" button.. hope it will help you /\.... ( [email protected] )

  • How can i screenshot??

  • It should have been a dual sim with 2GB RAM. come with latest specs man, some one else is making the market

  • Thank you very much. someone has an opinion

  • You need fast internet for online movies....The phone has LTE (4G) and wifi. The screen is very good,and any movie is playing just fine

  • i need fast phone for online movies!this phone is good for that or not? I'M NOT PLAYNG IN GAMES.

  • is good for online movies or not?

  • is good for online movies or not?

  • I need a fast phone for movies online! it is good for that? I'm not playing in games.

  • Very good looking phone. Great specs.

  • hi its a very good set,in my country (iran/persia) the huawei phones have better price in scale of samsung , htc and... i already used huawei y300 and it was a good exprience in low range and im now planing to get a mid range of huawei, g740 or g610 and i think that the g740 is more stylish , beside it have qualcom cpu that means more power and compabilty, it just was my opinion, no rude or fance, thanks for reading, regards.

  • I need one of the Huawei Phone to buy.

  • The specs may not be impressive but it's actually a great phone. The display is very good, the sound is clear and pretty loud, the noise cancellation works great, the battery life is also great (2400mA, I got about 2.5 days out of it using calls,data and GPS). And also the price is very decent.

  • One of the best phones

  • Mid spec device.