Huawei M886 Mercury
$75
Overview
Huawei M886 Mercury is a budget Android smartphone released in 2011 with a 4-inch TFT, Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2 chipset, 8 main camera, and 1900 mAh battery.
Priced at $75, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Huawei M886 Mercury
The display of Huawei M886 Mercury measures 4 inches with TFT technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 300 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 480x854 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Huawei M886 Mercury features 1 rear cameras: 8 main. Video recording supports up to 720p.
The battery of Huawei M886 Mercury has 1900mAh capacity with 5.0 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 240 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei M886 Mercury is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2 chipset with Adreno GPU. Geekbench scores reach 150 single-core and 300 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 2500.
The memory of Huawei M886 Mercury offers 6GB RAM with 4GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR2 technology. Storage is 4GB 512MB RAM.
The connectivity of Huawei M886 Mercury includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 2.1.
The build of Huawei M886 Mercury weighs 139.0g with Plastic frame and glossy-plastic back. Dimensions measure 122 x 61 x 13 mm.
The software of Huawei M886 Mercury runs Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) with Huawei Emotion UI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei M886 Mercury
Huawei M886 Mercury has a 8 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei M886 Mercury with Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Yes, Huawei M886 Mercury supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Huawei M886 Mercury has a 1900mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.
Huawei M886 Mercury at $75 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Huawei M886 Mercury supports 5.0 wired charging with full charge in approximately 240 min minutes.
Huawei M886 Mercury is available in 4GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei M886 Mercury has a 4-inch TFT with 90Hz refresh rate and 300 nits peak brightness.
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Verdict
The Huawei M886 Mercury delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
4"
Main Camera
8
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | [] |
| 5G mmWave Bands | [] |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Single SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2011 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $300 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 122 x 61 x 13 mm |
| Weight (g) | 139.0 |
| Build Materials | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic |
| Back Finish | glossy-plastic |
| Colors | ["Black"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Candybar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Passive |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | TFT |
| Size (inches) | 4 |
| Resolution (px) | 480x854 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:41 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 263 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 59.2 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 300 |
| HDR Standards | N/A |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | N/A |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Update Policy | N/A |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno |
| NPU/AI TOPs | N/A |
| ISP Features | Basic |
| Modem | MSM8655 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 150 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 300 |
| AnTuTu Score | 2500 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 6GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR2 |
| Storage | 4GB |
| Storage Type | 4GB 512MB RAM |
| Storage Speed | emmc-5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | basic |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 8 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/3.2" |
| Main Sensor Model | OmniVision OV8820 |
| Main Lens | f/2.4, 28mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | AF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | N/A |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 720p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | h264 |
| Slow Motion | |
| Video Stabilization | EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | N/A |
| Sensor Size | 1/5" |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 480p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | N/A |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aac |
| DAC/Amp | N/A |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 |
| NFC | N/A |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | N/A |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | N/A |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 1900 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 5.0 |
| Wired Standard | 5v-1a |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 120 min |
| Full Charge Time | 240 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 5w-charger |
| Battery Health Features | Basic |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Update Window | N/A |
| UI Skin / Launcher | Huawei Emotion UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | Basic |
| Accessibility | Basic |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | charger-cable |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!