Pre-order for the Huawei Ascend W1 Windows Phone 8 device has gone on pre-order in Russia via the online shop “Svyaznoj”.

The phone is going for 8,990 Rubles (about $299).

Specs:

- Windows Phone 8 (Portico).
- Dual-core chip Qualcomm MSM 8230-3 with a frequency of 1.2 Ghz per core.
- IPS-4 inch screen with a resolution of 800 by 480.
- 512 Mb of RAM.
- ROM 4 GB expandable using memory cards up to 32 GB.
- Main camera with 5 megapixels and autofocus, front with 0.3 MP.
- Battery 1950 mah.
- No support for 4g

Source: wp7phone.ru