New Huawei Y9 (2018): all the characteristics of a smartphone that painfully resembles either the Mate 10 Lite or the Honor 7X. Can you spot five differences?
On March 12, Huawei unveiled another phone that fits perfectly into the concept of cloning and rebranding of previous models by marketers. We take a smartphone released a few months ago, change a couple of details, for example, the resolution of one of the sensors of the main or front camera, and launch a new product on the market that will attract the attention of the audience.
In the Huawei Y9 (2018) smartphone, the characteristics are almost one to one ripped off from the Huawei Mate 10 Lite. It was decided not to change the resolution of the cameras, and their number was left the same. The new item for the middle market segment has the same number of lenses as its predecessor - four. The diagonal of the display has changed a little - by some 0.3 inches, the resolution is classic - FullHD +, the aspect ratio is multimedia. In short, almost everything is the same as in the Mate 10 Lite.
It should be said that for Huawei Y9 (2018) comparison begs not only with the Mate 10 Lite, but with another new product presented just three months ago. It's about. There is also a dual camera on the back, a large multimedia screen, Kirin 659 and other heirlooms inherent in this "line" of cloned phones. But today we will not compare “different” (conditionally different) models of the popular Chinese brand. We will devote a separate publication with tables and diagrams to this.
Today we are talking only about the characteristics of Huawei Y9 (2018). Very short and to the point. Go.
Huawei Y9: screen specifications
Huawei Y9 (2018) is made in a modern form factor with 18: 9 proportions. The screen is large - the absolute area is 90.7 sq. cm, relative (compared to the front panel area) about 77%. The screen resolution, as expected, is FullHD +, that is, 1080 x 2160 pixels. With the diagonal 5.93 inch, this resolution gives a pixel density of 407 ppi. The matrix, of course, is IPS LCD. The screen is covered with 2.5D glass, the degree of resistance to scratches has not yet been reported.
Huawei Y9: hardware specifications
The first publications about Huawei Y9 (2018) are full of headlines that this phone is “real killer xiaomi RN 5 Pro ". It is difficult to understand what the illiterate copywriters or authors are guided by, apparently, by the similarity of the form factor and battery capacity.
The battery of the Huawei Y9 (2018) is really okay - 4000 mAh... Supported fast charging, but there is no information about the characteristics yet charger that comes with the phone and the actual battery replenishment rate.
The main disadvantage of the Kirin 659 chipset is the graphics adapter Mali-T830 MP2... This adapter is noticeably inferior to any Adreno 5xx. Considering that Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro costs new processor Snapdragon 636 with new Adreno 509 graphics, Huawei smartphone Y9 (2018) will be behind the direct competitor in all benchmarks, and it will lose a lot.
And to finish talking about the hardware, we add that so far only one memory configuration of Huawei Y9 (2018) is known - with 3 gigabytes of RAM and 32 gigabytes of built-in. Perhaps a 4/64 GB version will appear later. There is an expansion slot for a microSD card, but it is hybrid.
Huawei Y9: camera specifications
In the Huawei Y9 (2018), the camera characteristics are exactly the same as e. There is a double module on the back cover. The main lens of this module has a resolution of 16 Mp, aperture of 2.2, an equivalent focal length of 27mm. Automatic focusing is implemented using phase technology (). The second sensor on the rear camera has a resolution of 2 MP. It is needed exclusively for the depth of the frame and post-processing of images, for example, to simulate the effect of a variable aperture.
The front camera is also dual. The auxiliary module is represented by the same 2 megapixel sensor, and the main one has a resolution of 13 megapixels, an f / 2.0 aperture and a focal length of 26mm. The Huawei Y9 smartphone can only shoot video at 1080p and 30 frames per second - these are the maximum capabilities of the Kirin 659 chipset.
Interfaces, software, design
Huawei Y9 is made in a metal (aluminum) case. The fingerprint scanner was placed on the back on the central axis, the cameras were screwed on in the upper left corner. There is a 3.5 mm audio jack. Charging is connected via microUSB... Work in Wi-Fi networks 5 GHz is not supported.
Out of the box, the user gets Android 8 complete with proprietary firmware EMUI 8. The operating system, along with the battery capacity, is the main difference between the Huawei Y9 and the Mate 10 Lite. The phone will be presented in three colors: blue, black and gold.
There is no official information about the price of Huawei Y9 2018 yet, however, presumably, it will cost around 250 euros. Considering that this is a smartphone of the most budgetary line of the brand, albeit the most sophisticated in its subclass, the price can be called high.
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Description
Huawei Y9 2018 is a mid-range smartphone with four cameras. The device is equipped with a large screen with a fashionable aspect ratio of 18: 9. The gadget was announced in March 2018.
Appearance and ergonomics
Huawei U9 2018 has a modern and practical design. Metal case this unit received a matte texture. Therefore, fingerprints will not spoil the look. In this case, the device almost does not slip in the hands. There are rounded corners and there is also a 2.5D glass on the front. There are no physical buttons under the screen, only the corporate logo remains. All navigation keys are now virtual. It should be noted that the display with minimal bezels occupies almost the entire front part.
There is a round fingerprint scanner on the back. It also houses the main dual camera with a flash in the upper left corner. Plastic strips for antennas were originally made, which became U-shaped. They are ideally disguised as a general design style.
The assembly is very high quality. The device feels great in the hand. At the same time, there are no various squeaks and clicks during use. Inside is a powerful accumulator battery at 4000 mAh, which can significantly increase the autonomy. Available in gold, blue and black. Dimensions: height - 157.2 mm, thickness - 7.89 mm, width - 75.3 mm, weight - 170 g.
Display
The Y9 2018 has a 5.93-inch screen with an advanced 18: 9 aspect ratio. This IPS display occupies the overwhelming majority of the front panel. Its resolution is 2160 x 1080 pixels. The image is distinguished by increased detail, as well as decent color reproduction. The stock of brightness is not so much, but almost always enough for comfortable use. The picture looks very realistic, and thanks to the new aspect ratio, much more useful information is placed on the screen.
Iron and performance
The U9 2018 smartphone has got an eight-core Kirin 659 processor. Its four economical Cortex-A53 cores operate at a frequency of 1700 MHz. Four more Cortex-A53 cores are more powerful, as they have a clock frequency of 2360 MHz. There is a graphics accelerator Mali-T830 MP2. The device is on sale in several versions: with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, as well as with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB of file storage. There is support and microSD cards up to 256 GB.
The operating system Android 8.0 is installed here, as well as the EMUI 8.0 shell. In the AnTuTu test, the gadget scores about 65,000 points, which seems to be a good result for a mid-range smartphone. In everyday tasks with performance there are no problems, but certain difficulties arise with games that are demanding on the hardware.
Communication and sound
Huawei Y9 2018 is equipped with a hybrid slot for two Nano-SIM. If necessary, instead of the second SIM card, a microSD is placed. The sound of the speakers can be called good, but without any miracles. There are no special complaints about the maximum volume level. Little bit missing low frequencies... In headphones, everything is fine with sound, a lot can be adjusted through the equalizer.
Camera
On the back of the Huawei U9 2018, there is a dual camera with 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors. The aperture of 2.2 is complemented by phase detection autofocus and a powerful LED flash. Such a camera is able to create photographs with a blurred background. In the daytime, the quality of the picture is very high, and the detail in artificial lighting deteriorates. There are flexible settings and several shooting modes.
It is noteworthy that the front also houses a dual camera with 2 megapixels and 8 megapixels. At the same time, the aperture ratio of 2.0 allows you to take high-quality self-portraits even in low light conditions. With such advanced cameras, you can safely experiment with depth of field, taking photos of almost professional level.
Huawei Y9 2018 is a mid-range smartphone with four cameras. The device is equipped with a large screen with a fashionable aspect ratio of 18: 9. The gadget was announced in March 2018.
Appearance and ergonomics
Huawei U9 2018 has a modern and practical design. The metal body of this unit has received a matte texture. Therefore, fingerprints will not spoil the look. In this case, the device almost does not slip in the hands. There are rounded corners and there is also a 2.5D glass on the front. There are no physical buttons under the screen, only the corporate logo remains. All navigation keys are now virtual. It should be noted that the display with minimal bezels occupies almost the entire front part.
There is a round fingerprint scanner on the back. It also houses the main dual camera with a flash in the upper left corner. Plastic strips for antennas were originally made, which became U-shaped. They are ideally disguised as a general design style.
The assembly is very high quality. The device feels great in the hand. At the same time, there are no various squeaks and clicks during use. Inside there is a powerful 4000 mAh rechargeable battery, which can significantly increase the autonomy. Available in gold, blue and black. Dimensions: height - 157.2 mm, thickness - 7.89 mm, width - 75.3 mm, weight - 170 g.
Display
The Y9 2018 has a 5.93-inch screen with an advanced 18: 9 aspect ratio. This IPS display occupies the overwhelming majority of the front panel. Its resolution is 2160 x 1080 pixels. The image is distinguished by increased detail, as well as decent color reproduction. The stock of brightness is not so much, but almost always enough for comfortable use. The picture looks very realistic, and thanks to the new aspect ratio, much more useful information is placed on the screen.
Iron and performance
The U9 2018 smartphone has got an eight-core Kirin 659 processor. Its four economical Cortex-A53 cores operate at a frequency of 1700 MHz. Four more Cortex-A53 cores are more powerful, as they have a clock frequency of 2360 MHz. There is a graphics accelerator Mali-T830 MP2. The device is sold in several versions: with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, as well as with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB of file storage. There is support for microSD cards up to 256 GB.
The operating system Android 8.0 is installed here, as well as the EMUI 8.0 shell. In the AnTuTu test, the gadget scores about 65,000 points, which seems to be a good result for a mid-range smartphone. In everyday tasks with performance there are no problems, but certain difficulties arise with games that are demanding on the hardware.
Communication and sound
Huawei Y9 2018 is equipped with a slot for two Nano-SIM. The sound of the speakers can be called good, but without any miracles. There are no special complaints about the maximum volume level. Low frequencies are a little lacking. In headphones, everything is fine with sound, a lot can be adjusted through the equalizer.
Camera
On the back of the Huawei U9 2018, there is a dual camera with 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors. The aperture of 2.2 is complemented by phase detection autofocus and a powerful LED flash. Such a camera is able to create photographs with a blurred background. In the daytime, the quality of the picture is very high, and the detail in artificial lighting deteriorates. There are flexible settings and several shooting modes.
It is noteworthy that the front also houses a dual camera with 2 megapixels and 13 megapixels (or 16 megapixels, depending on the version). At the same time, the aperture ratio of 2.0 allows you to take high-quality self-portraits even in low light conditions. With such advanced cameras, you can safely experiment with depth of field, taking photos of almost professional level.
conclusions
The Y9 2018 has received significant improvements over its predecessor. Particularly impressive is the presence of two dual cameras at once, and quite High Quality... The large display of the new format with high resolution is also pleasantly surprising. Obviously, the manufacturer tried to equip this gadget with the most modern hardware within the middle segment. Therefore, the buyer gets a very balanced and beautiful device, which costs about 200 euros at the start of sales.
Pros:
- Bezel-less screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9.
- Qualitative dual cameras on both sides.
- Fast fingerprint scanner.
- Fresh software.
- Very powerful battery.
Minuses:
- Not enough power for demanding games.
- The sound quality of the external speaker is rather mediocre.
Specifications Huawei Y9 (2018)
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| Model | Huawei Y9 (2018), Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus, FLA-AL00, FLA-AL10, FLA-AL20, FLA-LX1, FLA-LX2, FLA-LX3 |
| Date of announcement and start of sales | March 2018 / April 2018 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 157.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm. |
| Weight | 170 BC |
| Available colors | black, blue, gold |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 (Oreo) + EMUI 8 |
| Communication | |
| Number and type of SIM-cards | two, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by |
| Communication standard in 2G networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| Communication standard in 3G networks | HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Communication standard in 4G networks | LTE |
| Carrier Compatibility | MTS, Beeline, Megafon, Tele2, Yota |
| Data transfer | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Gps | yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | not |
| Infrared port | not |
| Platform | |
| CPU | eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 Octa-core (4 × 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Inner memory | 32/64/128 GB |
| RAM | 3/4 GB |
| Ports and connectors | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| 3.5mm jack | there is |
| Memory card slot | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Display | |
| Display type | IPS LCD capacitive, 16M colors |
| Screen size | 5.93 inches (~ 76.7% of the face of the device) |
| Display protection | 2.5D glass |
| Camera | |
| Main camera | dual 13 MP (f / 2.2, 27mm, PDAF) + 2 MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
| Main camera functionality | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face / smile detection, panorama, HDR |
| Video recording | [email protected] |
| Front-camera | dual 16 MP (f / 2.0, 26mm) + 2 MP, 1080p - only for FLA-LX2; dual 8 MP (f / 2.0, 26mm) + 2 MP, 1080p - only for FLA-LX1 and FLA-LX3 |
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| Illumination | there is |
| Approximations | there is |
| Gyroscope | depending on version |
| Compass | there is |
| Hall | not |
| Accelerometer | there is |
| Barometer | not |
| Fingerprint scanner | there is |
| Battery | |
| Battery type and capacity | Li-Ion 4000 mAh |
| Battery holder | non-removable |
| Equipment | |
| Standard kit | Y9 (2018): 1 USB cable: 1 Charger: 1 User manual: 1 Warranty card: 1 SIM Tray Eject Clip: 1 Screen protector: 1 Silicone case: 1 |
Prices
Video reviews
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 75.3 mm (millimeters) 7.53 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 2.96 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 157.2 mm (millimeters) 15.72 cm (centimeters) 0.52 ft (feet) 6.19 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.89 mm (millimeters) 0.79 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 170 g (grams) 0.37 lbs (pounds) 6 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 93.4 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.67 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | The black Blue Golden |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) |
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components on a device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation. | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 16 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | 4x 2.36 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The bit size of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8 |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2360 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, and more. | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications. | 2 |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission. | Two-channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 933 MHz (megahertz) |
| i5 coprocessor GPU Turbo |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.93 in (inches) 150.62 mm (millimeters) 15.06 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.65 in (inches) 67.36 mm (millimeters) 6.74 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 5.3 in (inches) 134.72 mm (millimeters) 13.47 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) |
| Resolution Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 407 ppi (pixels per inch) 159 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 76.91% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch |
| 2.5D curved glass screen LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon) |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type | |
| Light-strength | f / 2.2 |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| 30 frames / sec (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics | Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Secondary rear camera - 2 MP |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.
| Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Light-strength Aperture (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of the lens aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the f-number is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum aperture of the aperture. | f / 2 |
| Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Face unlock |
| FLA-LX1; FLA-LX3 - 8 MP Secondary front camera - 2 MP |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Locating
Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser. | Html HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 4000 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 40 h (hours) 2400 min (minutes) 1.7 days |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 40 h (hours) 2400 min (minutes) 1.7 days |
| Adapter output power Information about the strength of the electric current (measured in amperes) and the electric voltage (measured in volts) supplied by the charger (output power). Higher power output provides faster battery charging. | 5 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Non-removable |
The Chinese company Huawei has already entrenched itself in the market for a long time mobile phones... It constantly ranks among the top five most popular brands for the production of smartphones and tablets in the world, second only to such giants as Samsung, Apple and others.
Huawei devices attract the attention of the consumer not only with an interesting design and good characteristics, and also their prices. To date, she has in stock gadgets for any price segment, including budget models, which are gaining more and more popularity and becoming relevant.
Just about one of these models and I would like to tell you today - this is the smartphone Huawei Y5 2017. Reviews, current prices and much more will be in today's review dedicated to this phone... Well, let's get started.
Overview
Before starting a review of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone, I would like to briefly tell you what exactly will be considered. First of all, we will get acquainted with the equipment of the device, its appearance, design and ergonomics. The display, specifications, operating system, and performance will then be discussed in more detail. The article will conclude with an introduction to multimedia functions, camera, time autonomous work and reviews of the smartphone Huawei Y5 2017.
Equipment
So, the phone comes in a small rectangular box of bright orange color. On the front, there is only the name of the manufacturer and model, but the back has already listed the main characteristics of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone: GB of internal memory, 2 GB of RAM, 5-inch screen, 3000 mAh battery, 4G support, and more. We will get acquainted with the specifications of the device in more detail in a separate paragraph of the article.
Inside the box itself, you can find the following: Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone, manual, warranty card, charger box, micro-USB cable, headphones and protective film on the phone screen. In general, the package bundle is quite good for a budget device.
Of course, I would like to get some kind of silicone case in addition, but everything is just fine without it.
Appearance
The appearance of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone is chic, even despite the plastic case. By the way, plastic is used here of very high quality and pleasant to the touch. Only the frame is made of metal here, which emphasizes the stylish appearance. In the 2016 model, there were no metal elements at all.
On the back of the smartphone is the Huawei logo, the camera lens, which has a metal edging and protrudes slightly from the body. Next to the camera is a dual LED flash and a microphone hole that records sound when shooting a video.
The corners and edges of the device are rounded, it is convenient and pleasant to hold it in your hand. I would also like to note the corrugated structure of the back cover of the phone, which looks just fine.
On the right side, traditionally, there are volume keys and a power / lock button for the device.
On the left side is the company's "smart" button - "Easy key". You can control it through the settings menu. For example, you can set that after clicking on a button, a screenshot or something else will be taken.
Looking at the front panel of the device, it becomes a little sad. The large side frames around the five-inch display are very upsetting. Also not here touch buttons controls, they are displayed on the screen, taking up some useful part.
At the top of the screen you can see a hole for the earpiece, light and proximity sensors, front camera 5 megapixel and LED flash, so selfies can be taken anywhere and at any time of the day.
At the top of the phone there is only a 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the bottom, there are a pair of speakers on the sides and a micro-USB connector in the middle.
As for the build quality, usually Huawei smartphones have no problems with this. Even though the Y5 is a budget model, it is built with high quality. All parts fit closely to each other, there are no squeaks, punching or crunching here.
Screen
The Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone has a 5-inch display. The matrix is made using IPS technology, the resolution is 1280x720, the pixel density is 294 ppi, which is generally standard.
There are some small remarks on the quality of color rendition. The gamma is clearly slightly biased towards cold shades. The situation can be corrected using the "Color temperature" item in the settings menu. If we talk about clarity, then it is at its best here. Text, small details in the photo, pictures - everything can be seen very well.
The viewing angles are not bad, however, there is a disease of many IPS matrices - when deflected in one direction, the screen turns yellow, in the other - it turns purple. The display can say so - it clearly lacks a good factory calibration.
In multi-touch mode, the display simultaneously recognizes up to 5 touches.
Characteristics
Specifications the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone has the following:
- Processor - with a frequency of 1400 MHz.
- Graphic video accelerator - Mali-T720 MP2.
- The amount of RAM is 2 GB.
- The volume of internal memory is 16 GB + support for memory cards up to 128 GB.
- Camera - 8 megapixels, autofocus, dual LED flash.
- Front camera - 5 megapixels, LED flash.
- Screen - 5 inches, IPS, 1280x720, 294 ppi.
- The number of SIM cards is 2.
- - nano + micro.
- Battery - 3000 mAh.
- Additionally - light sensor, proximity sensor, compass, voice dialing.
In general, it is quite good for a budget model. Expandability is particularly encouraging internal memory with help a separate slot under microSD.
Communication
If we talk about the quality of communication, the phone keeps the network quite confidently. The volume of the external speaker is good, the interlocutor is heard well, the voice is not distorted. With regard to support for wireless technologies, the Huawei Y5 2017 has 4G and 3G. GSM standards are fully supported: 900/1800/1900. Bluetooth in the device costs version 4.0.
Operating system
In the box, the smartphone comes with an operating Android system 6.0 (Marshmallow). The shell uses the proprietary Emotion UI 4.1. The likelihood that this device will receive the version of android 7.0 is very small, yet this is a budget option.
As for the interface itself, the outer shell is quite pleasant, it is convenient to use it. Optimization also does not fail. Paging, opening and different transitions are smooth, without jerking. No slowdown was noticed either.
Performance
The processor of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone is not installed with proprietary Kirin, but from MediaTek, version MT6737T. I don't want to say anything about this "pebble", because it is installed in almost every third device from other manufacturers. The processor operates at a clock speed of 1.4 GHz, which is more than enough for the budget segment.
The video accelerator is also not worth some cool Adreno, but the Mali-T720 MP2. Its performance is quite good and allows you to play most mobile games without much difficulty, including such as Asphalt, NFS, WoT.
In Antutu, the phone scored 40,754 points, which is quite good considering its class. This figure is noticeably superior to the 2017 model from Samsung - Galaxy J3. And if you also compare the prices of both devices, then the advantage here is clearly at Huawei.
Several games were launched for the graphics test: Riptide 2, Asphalt 7/8, Modern Combat 5, Real Racing 3, Inhustice 2. The result was a pleasant surprise. In some games, the graphics settings were set to the maximum - no fps drawdowns were noticed. However, for a comfortable game in the same Injustice 2, NFS, Asphalt 8, the settings still had to be reduced.
Camera
Huawei Y5 2017 has two cameras - the main one is 8 megapixels and the front camera is 5 megapixels. The quality of the pictures, as for a state employee, is very good. White balance is set correctly in most cases, but focus and exposure often miss.
As for the front camera, everything is perfect here. Sharpness is good, white balance, exposure - everything is on the level. Photos come out of high quality. For selfies and blogging.
The smartphone can record video in Full HD 1920x1080 30 fps. The sound is recorded in stereo, which is good news. The quality is not perfect, but at a high level.
The camera's settings are rich, you can sort it out for a long time, so we will not consider them.
Autonomy
With the autonomy of the smartphone, everything is fine. With more or less intensive use, the phone lives up quietly until the evening. If you limit yourself to calls, SMS, a couple of hours of surfing and online video, then the charge will remain until the next day.
Prices
Huawei smartphones have always been distinguished by their slightly overpriced compared to other manufacturers. This model is no exception, although if you look at the characteristics of the device, its performance and capabilities, the price tag is quite justified.
Today, the Huawei Y5 2017 Gold or White smartphone can be bought for 6700 - this is the lowest price. For comparison, the same Galaxy J3 (2017) starts at 10 thousand.