We present a detailed review of Huawei Y5 2021 - from unboxing to description of the interface.
Huawei has decided to expand its line of inexpensive smartphones with even more affordable and functional models.
The main feature of all new phones is a fairly high-quality elongated display, the aspect ratio of which is 18:9.
Specifications
Parameter: Value:
| Screen: | 5.45'' with a resolution of 1440×720 |
| RAM: | 2 GB |
| Built-in memory: | 16 GB |
| Battery: | 3020 mAh |
| CPU: | Quad-core MediaTek MT6739 + PowerVR GE8100 GPU |
| Camera: | 8 MP main and 5 MP front |
| Operating system: | EMUI 8.0 shell based on Android 8.1 |
| Memory Expansion: | microSD card up to 256 GB |
| Weight: | 142 grams |
The price of the smartphone is 7,500 rubles. As you can see, the characteristics are not bad for such a low cost.
Detailed technical specifications
Make and model
Make and model of the device, and alternative names (if any).
| Brand Device manufacturer company. | Huawei |
| Model Device name. | Y5 2018 |
| Alternative names Other model names, if available. Sometimes the model is called differently, depending on the country or because of popular nicknames. | Y5 (2018) DRA-L21 DRA-LX3 |
Design
Appearance of the device including dimensions, weight, volume, colors and materials.
| Width The horizontal side of the device when used in standard orientation. | 70.9 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The vertical side of the device when used in standard orientation. | 146.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Thickness The cross-sectional size of the device. | 8.3 mm (millimeters) |
| Weight How much does the device weigh excluding the case, SIM and memory cards and other additional elements. | 145 g (grams) |
| Volume Approximate value calculated using the formula: length times width times height. | 86.21 cm³ (cubic centimeters) |
| Colors What colors is the device available in? | Black Blue |
| Housing materials What materials is the body made of? | Metal Plastic |
System on a Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip, a single-chip system (System on a Chip, SoC) is when several systems performing different device functions are connected on one chip.
| System on a Chip (SoC) A single-chip system that contains components such as a processor, graphics accelerator, memory units, communication interfaces, etc., as well as software for the operation of the system. | MediaTek MT6739 |
Central processing unit (CPU)
| Central processing unit (CPU) The main component of the device is responsible for calculations and data processing. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Technical process What technological process is used to make the chip? The smaller the process technology, the better - the chips consume less power and generate less heat. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor size Processor capacity is a parameter that indicates how many bits of data a processor register processes in 1 clock cycle. This is usually 32 or 64 bits. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instruction set architecture (ISA) is a programmable part of the microprocessor core used by software to control the operation of the processor. | ARMv8-A |
| Number of processor cores The processor can be either single-core or multi-core. The performance of the processor depends on the number of cores (threads). The more cores working simultaneously, the higher the power consumption, so in mobile devices all cores are used only under high load. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed Clock speed is the number of operations per second that a processor or its core can achieve. The higher the frequency, the higher the overall performance of the device, but performance also depends on the processor architecture and the number of cores. | 1500 MHz (megahertz) |
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) is used to process and display graphics - 3D effects, games, interfaces and other visual elements. Due to the pipeline architecture, the GPU is many times more efficient in graphics processing than the processor. | PowerVR GE8100 |
| GPU clock speed Clock speed is the number of operations per second that the GPU or its core is capable of achieving. The higher the frequency, the higher the speed of the processor, and therefore the number of tasks it can solve. | 570 MHz (megahertz) |
Random access memory (RAM)
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM, RAM) is temporary memory (works only while the device is running), which stores data and code for the operational operation of programs and applications. The more RAM, the more programs you can run simultaneously without loss of performance (there will be fewer “brakes”). | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of RAM used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels 1 is a single-channel RAM operating mode, basic, when 1 memory module is used. 2 is already a two-channel mode - a mode of parallel operation of 2 modules or pairs of modules, memory channels - this mode is 2 times faster than a single-channel one. 3 – three-channel mode is 3 times faster than single-channel mode. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines the speed of RAM, or rather the speed of data transfer and reception. In theory, the higher the frequency, the more powerful the RAM. | 667 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Most mobile devices have built-in Flash memory, which is used as a storage for system data, the operating system, as well as user data - photos, videos, recordings and much more.
| Built-in memory capacity The higher the amount of built-in memory, the more games, programs, music, videos and your other files will fit in the device, especially the amount of memory is important when the device does not support memory cards. | 16 GB (gigabytes) |
Operating system
A mobile operating system (OS) is pre-installed software with a well-thought-out interface for user control of device functions.
| Operating system (OS) The operating system installed by default by the device manufacturer, as well as its version. | Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.1 Oreo |
| User interface User interface (UI - user interface) is usually a graphical shell that ensures the transfer of information between the user and the operating system. | EMUI 8.0 |
Battery
To operate autonomously, a mobile device requires a battery that powers all its components.
| Battery capacity The main characteristic of a battery is its maximum capacity, that is, the charge it can store. Capacity is measured in mAh (mAh, milliamp-hour). The higher the capacity, the longer the mobile device can work. | 3020 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Battery type Many types of batteries have been used in portable devices, but NiCd (nickel-cadmium), NiMH (nickel-metal hydride), and even more so SLA (lead-acid) batteries are already considered obsolete. Instead, modern mobile devices use Li-Ion (lithium-ion) and Li-Pol, Li-Poly (lithium-polymer) batteries. | Li-polymer |
Screen
The screen (display) is the main element for displaying graphic information.
| Technology The technology used to make the screen. There are many types of display manufacturing with their pros and cons. | IPS |
| Diagonal The screen diagonal of a device is measured in inches (inch, in or simply ″), and 1″ is equal to 2.54 cm. | 5.45 in (inches) 138.43 mm (millimeters) 13.84 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 61.91 mm (millimeters) 6.19 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 123.82 mm (millimeters) 12.38 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the shorter side of the screen, which is considered to be 1, to the longer side, which is denoted by a decimal fraction indicating the ratio to the short side. | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) |
| Screen resolution Screen resolution is the number of horizontal pixels (dots) multiplied by the number of vertical pixels. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Pixel Density The number of pixels per inch or PPI (pixels per inch) indicates the density of pixels per 1 inch (2.54 cm) of the screen. The higher the PPI, the sharper the image, and the less visible or even invisible “squares and dots” (pixels). | 295 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Color depth means how many bits are used in 1 pixel to display color (bits per pixel). | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Screen area Approximate usable area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. The higher the percentage, the narrower the frames around the display or the smaller the “chin with bangs.” | 74.04% (percent) |
| Touch screen A touch screen is a device that usually covers the display and is a touch input tool. In fact, in mobile devices, the touchscreen is a replacement for the keyboard and mouse. | Yes |
| Touch screen type There are many types of touch screens, with their pros and cons. Mobile devices often use capacitive touchscreens, but technology does not stand still and new types of sensors are appearing. | Capacitive |
| Multi-touch Touch screen support for two or more touches. For example, zooming photos with two fingers. | Yes |
| 2.5D screen 2.5D is a display with rounded edges. Device manufacturers use a 2.5D screen as a design element, for a pleasant tactile sensation, or to add durability, dust and moisture protection. | Yes |
| Brightness Screen brightness is measured in candelas per square meter (cd/m2, cd/m2). The higher this indicator, the brighter the screen luminosity will be and the less it will be affected by ambient lighting. Comfortable brightness for videos and games is considered to be 300 cd/m2 or more. | 450 cd/m² |
Main camera
The main camera, usually built into the rear of the device, is designed for creating photo and video content.
| Maximum image resolution This is the maximum number of pixels (dots) horizontally and vertically. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. Resolution can also be indicated in megapixels - this is the total number of pixels that can be in the image, calculated by the formula: vertical pixels multiplied by the number of horizontal pixels and divide the resulting amount by 1 million. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Matrix type There are two main types of photomatrix, CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) and CMOS (Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). Mobile devices mainly use a CMOS matrix - it requires less space, has low power consumption and heating. Recently, new types of sensors have begun to appear, for example PureCel from OmniVision. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance from the center of the lens to the image sensor. | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number, f) is used to control the light flux passing through the lens. The aperture is indicated by a fraction, and the smaller the fractional number, the higher the aperture passing through the lens. The more light that passes through the lens, the better overall, less noise in your photos and better night photography. | f/2.2 |
| Flash type Most mobile devices are equipped with light-emitting diode (LED) flashes, but there are also xenon flashes. As a flash, xenon is better - it is more powerful, but LED is more versatile (can work as a flashlight) and consumes less electricity. | LED |
| Maximum video resolution This is the maximum number of pixels (dots) horizontally and vertically. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| FPS video recording at maximum resolution FPS (Frames per Second, frame rate) is the number of frames that changes in 1 second. The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the image will be. In this case, we mean the number of frames that the camera can achieve at its maximum resolution; the lower the resolution, the higher the FPS can be. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Presence of flash Incorporating a flash into a mobile device allows you to take pictures in low light conditions. Creates the necessary lighting and compensates for the lack of natural light. | Yes |
| Digital zoom With digital zoom (zoom, enlargement), the subject is brought closer due to software image algorithms. The higher the magnification with digital zoom, the worse the image quality (noise, blur) will be compared to a non-zoomed one. | Yes |
| Focus on face Function of auto-detection of living objects and autofocus on their face or head. | Yes |
| Panoramic shooting mode Panoramic photography is a series of frames where each subsequent frame is a continuation of the previous one; at the end of the shooting, all frames are stitched together at the software level to create a panoramic photograph. Frames can be shot both vertically and horizontally, and their width can be up to 360 degrees. This type of shooting is used when the camera's viewing angle is not enough to capture the entire scene. | Yes |
| HDR shooting mode HDR photography takes a quick series of shots with highlights, midtones, and shadows, then combines them into a single frame with high dynamic range. | Yes |
| White balance White balance is a setting that helps ensure the correct color reproduction in an image by determining the color temperature of the light source in the frame. The balance can be set either automatically or manually. | Yes |
| ISO Setting ISO is the level of light sensitivity. The lower the ISO, the less sensitive the camera's light sensor and the smoother the image with less noise. The higher the ISO, the higher the light sensitivity, but more noise, graininess, or decreased sharpness. | Yes |
| Additional Information Additional information about the functions and characteristics of cameras. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Geo-tagging Touch focus Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene select mode |
Front-camera
The front camera of a mobile device (selfie camera, rear camera) is a camera on the front part, which is usually used for video communication, recognition of gestures or faces, and selfie photographs.
| Photo resolution The maximum image resolution that the camera can produce. As resolution increases, image detail increases. Resolution can also be indicated in megapixels (the total number of pixels that an image can consist of) - these are vertical pixels multiplied by horizontal pixels and divided by 1 million. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Diaphragm An aperture (or aperture) is essentially an adjustable baffle to control the amount of light passing through the lens. The aperture is indicated by a fraction, and the smaller it is, the more light passes through the lens, which has a positive effect on photographs - there will be less noise and better night photography. While the main cameras also come with an adjustable aperture, most front cameras have a fixed aperture. | f/2.8 |
| Video resolution This is the maximum resolution the camera can record video at. The higher the resolution, the better. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Frame rate (FPS) of video shooting This is talking about FPS at maximum video resolution; at lower resolutions, the frame rate per second can be higher. FPS determines the smoothness of the video, as well as the ability to speed up or slow down it. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Camera focal length Focal length is the distance from the center of the lens to the sensor. The focal length determines the viewing angle, scale and degree of blur. | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
Memory card
A memory card (flash card) is an external data storage device that is used in many devices to increase memory capacity.
| Memory card type and formats Mobile devices usually use 3 types of memory cards - SD, miniSD and the most common microSD. Each type has its own formats that the device supports. | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
SIM card
Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) used in mobile devices to identify subscribers in cellular networks.
| Type, size of SIM card A regular (mini SIM) card has dimensions of 25x15 mm. Micro SIM - 15x12 mm. Nano SIM - 12.3x8.8 mm. The sizes of SIM cards are different and not interchangeable. There is also an eSIM (virtual, electronic SIM card), it is built into the device and does not take up space. | Nano-SIM (4FF - fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm) |
| Number of SIM cards How many SIM cards does the device support? | 2 |
Mobile networks
This is a system in which communication and data transfer is carried out between subscribers, the location of one or more of which changes. This section lists the supported mobile communication standards and frequencies.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a standard for digital mobile cellular communications of the second generation 2G with time and frequency division of channels. GSM came to replace analog cellular communications 1G (first generation). | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), also called 3GSM, is a third generation (3G) mobile communications standard based on the WCDMA air interface. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long-Term Evolution, often referred to as 4G LTE) is a standard for wireless high-speed data transmission, which, although it belongs to fourth generation networks (4G), is essentially a transitional stage from 3G to 4G, greatly accelerating data transfer speeds. The standard has an improved version, LTE Advanced (LTE-A), which can already be considered a full-fledged 4th generation network. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) |
Mobile network data standards
What data transfer standards in cellular networks are supported by the device, as well as their speed.
| Data transmission technologies Technologies for receiving and transmitting data, as well as their maximum speed. | UMTS (384 kbit/s) EDGE GPRS HSPA+ (HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, HSDPA 42 Mbit/s) LTE Cat 4 (51.0 Mbit/s, 150.8 Mbit/s) |
WiFi
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a technology for wireless data transmission over a local network among devices based on IEEE 802.11 standards.
| Wi-Fi Direct support The Wi-Fi Direct protocol allows multiple devices to connect directly, bypassing the use of routers or access points. | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hot-Spot A hotspot is a Wi-Fi access point. In a mobile device, Hot-Spot turns the smartphone into a Wi-Fi access point, essentially turning it into a router capable of distributing the Internet. | Yes |
| WiFi Supported WIFI wireless network standards. | 802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999) 802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003) 802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009) |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth (BT, bluetooth (z), “blue tooth”) is a short-range wireless network (up to 10, sometimes 100 meters) operating on radio waves to transmit voice and data between devices.
| Bluetooth version Bluetooth technology is actively developing and, since 1998, has been constantly updating versions of the standard. Each subsequent version introduces one or several improvements in data exchange speed, range, facilitates pairing, reduces power consumption, or introduces some new protocols and operating profiles. The higher the Bluetooth version, the better. The technology is also backward compatible, for example, if your mobile device has version 5.0, then it will work with accessories version 4.2 and lower, but the improvements introduced in version 5.0 will not work; they will work only if both the device and accessories are version 5. | 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Bluetooth LE is a low energy BT protocol specification. | Yes |
| A2DP profile The A2DP Bluetooth profile is designed to transmit a high-quality two-channel stereo signal via Bluetooth to wireless headphones, speakers and other acoustics. | Yes |
Sensors
Modern devices have many sensors that help in measurements, trigger functions, and make using the device more pleasant.
| Light sensor The light sensor reacts to the light level and is able to adjust the screen brightness automatically based on this. This is necessary to reduce power consumption and ease of use of the device. | Yes |
| Proximity sensor The proximity sensor reacts to the proximity of the mobile device to some object. For example, the sensor is used when talking on the phone to turn off the screen, which saves energy and prevents you from pressing buttons with your ear or cheek. | Yes |
| Accelerometer An accelerometer is a sensor that measures apparent acceleration, that is, it determines the position and distance at which a mobile device moves in space. Based on the data from this sensor, the screen orientation change, pedometer, control using tilts and gestures in games and applications, etc. work. | Yes |
| Additional sensors |
Audio
Audio - characteristics and capabilities of a mobile device in terms of sound.
| Music speaker There are two types of speakers in mobile devices - auditory and musical. The auditory speaker (speaker) is used for conversation, the music speaker (buzzer) is used to play music and sounds. | Loudspeaker Earphone |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device can be built-in by the manufacturer (catch local radio channels, no internet required, often works only with headphones (as an antenna), but not always) or installed as an online application (requires internet, but more channels and often better quality) .
| Built-in radio Is a radio tuner integrated into the mobile device? | Yes |
Navigation and location
The location is determined by satellite navigation systems that track the device's autonomous geospatial location at multiple points. The most common satellite navigation systems are GPS, GLONASS, and the Chinese BeiDou.
| GPS GPS (Global Positioning System) is a global satellite navigation system that can determine the position of a mobile device, build routes and find the desired object on the map with an accuracy of several meters. | Yes |
| A-GPS A-GPS (Assisted GPS) is an assistive technology that will help you quickly find the location of your cellular device without waiting for satellite data, which is especially important in indoors and cities. Location is determined in various ways, for example, Wi-Fi access points, mobile towers, bluetooth and others. | Yes |
| GLONASS GLONASS is a Russian Global Navigation Satellite System, which is similar to GPS and works in tandem with it, increasing the accuracy and speed of navigation. | Yes |
| Additional navigation systems |
USB connector
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial interface for connecting peripherals to computers, smartphones, laptops and much more. The interface allows you to exchange data and power a peripheral device with energy, as well as connect several peripheral devices to one USB connector at once.
| Connector type What type of USB connector is used in the device. | Micro USB |
| USB standard The higher the standard, the faster the throughput, or more precisely the data exchange rate. With version 3.0 of the standard, the current was increased to 0.9A, eliminating the need for additional power for some devices. | 2.0 |
| USB Mass Storage Connecting a mobile device via USB as a data storage device. That is, when you enable this mode, your device can be used as a flash drive. | Yes |
| Additional characteristics Additional features of the USB connector, for example, OTG, whether the connection is supported, peripheral devices and additional memory. | Charging via USB |
Headphone jack
A TRS headphone jack (or jack) is a common standard of connectors used for transmitting audio signals. By diameter there are jack (6.5 mm), mini-jack (3.5 mm) and micro-jack (2.5 mm). In mobile devices, the 3.5mm jack was considered the most popular and widespread, but recently they began to be removed, leaving only USB connectors, through which headphones are connected with a corresponding plug or using adapters.
| 3.5mm headphone jack Does the device have a 3.5 mm audio jack? | Yes |
Connection and synchronization
Options for synchronizing your mobile device and connecting it to other devices.
| Connection, synchronization Types of synchronization and connection technologies supported by the device. | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE |
Browser
A browser is a browser program for viewing sites and their content on the Internet. Through the browser, you can open websites, search for information, download necessary files, watch streaming videos, play browser games, etc.
| Technologies Markup and programming languages supported by the built-in (standard) browser. For mobile devices, you can install additional browser applications if the standard one does not suit you. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support many audio file formats, as well as codecs for playing them.
| Default formats The formats that the mobile device supports out of the box are indicated. But if the device does not support the format you need, then you can try adding support for it. Sometimes support depends on the technical characteristics of the device (“hardware”) and nothing can be added here, but often the ability to process a particular audio format depends on the software part. You can install another audio player or codec set separately. | AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate, .amr, .3ga) AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband, .awb) eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) MIDI MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) OGG (.ogg, .ogv, .oga, .ogx, .spx, .opus) WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma ) WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) |
Video file formats/codecs
Video file formats that the device supports and is capable of decoding and playing.
| Default formats Video file formats that the device is capable of playing with standard firmware and a standard (built-in) set of programs. Not all formats are supported by default, but you can install a third-party video player and/or set of codecs. | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) H.263 H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) WebM WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv) Xvid |
Unpacking and packaging
The gadget comes in a compact white box with the model and company logo.
The phone itself is completely wrapped in factory protective film.
There is also a charging cord in the box. It is quite strong and high quality.
The next item of equipment is headphones. Since this is a budget model, you shouldn’t expect super high-quality sound or expensive headset material.
These are the simplest headphones with below average sound. Suitable for conversations over a cellular network or for video calls.
The last part of the package is the charging connector.
Please note that it does not come with an adapter for European sockets. You will have to purchase this part yourself.
Design and build
The smartphone is available in three color variations:
- Black;
- Blue;
- Gold.
Quite a successful arrangement of colors, because these three shades are the most popular among Huawei technology users.
Let's look at the case assembly and design using the blue model as an example. In this shade the phone looks fresh and unusual. The color is rich and deep.
Please note that the entire phone is made of plastic. There are no aluminum inserts.
This is acceptable for such an inexpensive model. In addition, the plastic itself is pleasant to the touch and quite dense.
If you want to purchase a gadget in a dark color, be prepared for it to get dirty.
All dirt and dust particles are visible on such a case. This flaw can be hidden using any cover.
On the front panel of the smartphone we see a large screen with small frames. At the top are the front camera, proximity sensor, flash and earpiece. Below is the brand logo.
At the ends we see all the necessary control keys, a charging port, and a speaker.
There are no touch keys on the case. You need to control your phone using the buttons that appear at the bottom of the OS screen.
In general, the assembly of the gadget corresponds to a budget smartphone. It's not perfect, but it's passable.
When pressing, you can hear small squeaks and crackles, so to protect your smartphone it is better to additionally purchase a bumper case or a book-shaped case.
This minimizes the chance of cracks in the case or screen after a fall.
Note! Globally, the Huawei Y5 2018 smartphone is sold in two assemblies. DRA-L21 – for two SIM cards and DRA-L01 – for one. In CIS stores there is mainly the first option, but it is better to carefully check the assembly type before buying a phone.
As you can see, due to the low cost of the gadget, it does not have a fingerprint scanner or a metal casing. Also, the display does not have an oleophobic coating.
Platforms
Huawei Y5 2021 and Y6 Prime 2021 are built on entry-mid-level platforms from MediaTek and Qualcomm, respectively. It is also worth noting that the Y6 2021 is also sold in Ukraine. With all the prefixes in the names, it is easy to get confused in the variety of models, but it is worth remembering that the regular Y6 2021 does not have a fingerprint scanner and is equipped with smaller amounts of memory - 2/16 GB.
| Smartphone | Platform | TTX | Memory capacities |
| Huawei Y5 2018 | Mediatek MT6739 | 4 x Cortex-A53 (1.5 GHz) + PowerVR GE8100, 28 nm | 2/16 GB (10.8 GB available) + MicroSD slot |
| Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | 4 x Cortex-A53 (1.4 GHz) + Adreno 308, 28 nm | 3/32 GB (24.7 GB available) + MicroSD slot |
| HUAWEI Y5 2021 2/16GB Black (51092LEU) Notify when available | |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Pre-installed OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo+EMUI 8.0) |
| RAM, GB | 2 |
| Built-in memory, GB | 16 |
| Expansion slot | microSD (up to 128 GB) |
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 |
| CPU | MediaTek MT6739 + GPU PowerVR GE8100 |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Frequency, GHz | 1,5 |
| Accumulator battery | Li-Pol, 3020 mAh (non-removable) |
| Operating time (manufacturer's data) | no data |
| Diagonal, inches | 5,45 |
| Permission | 720×1440 |
| Matrix type | IPS |
| PPI | 295 |
| Dimming sensor | + |
| Other | 2.5D glass, 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Main camera, MP | 13 (f/2.2) |
| Video shooting | 1920×1080 (30 fps) |
| Flash | + |
| Front camera, MP | 5 (f/2.2) |
| High speed data transfer | GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/LTE Cat4 |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| GPS | + (GLONASS) |
| IrDA | — |
| FM radio | + |
| Audio jack | + |
| NFC | — |
| Interface connector | USB 2.0 (micro-USB) |
| Dimensions, mm | 146.5×70.9×8.3 |
| Weight, g | 145 |
| Protection from dust and moisture | — |
| Type of shell | monoblock (non-separable) |
| Housing material | plastic+metal |
| Keyboard type | screen input |
| More | face scanner |
Despite the differences in memory capacity, the devices are equipped with platforms with comparable characteristics, which demonstrate almost identical results in benchmarks.
But in practice everything is not so obvious. The speed of the Y6 Prime 2018 differs minimally from the Y7 Prime, which we reviewed earlier. The smartphone is not reactive, but in general it will suit an undemanding user who uses a small set of “light” applications. However, if we are talking about games, then all is not lost here either - at minimum graphics settings it normally runs Asphalt Extreme, but on PUBG the hardware capabilities are no longer enough.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the Y5 2021 - it often pauses when performing many common operations, such as launching and minimizing applications or entering the menu. It is obvious that at the start of sales the software is not yet fully adapted to the relatively new MediaTek platform; the company promises to correct this.
Otherwise, we have “twins” equipped with MicroUSB and mini-jack connectors, FM radio, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.2 modules, GPS, as well as a standard set of proximity, lighting, and rotation sensors.
Screen
The screen with a diagonal of 5.45 inches and an IPS matrix does not claim to be the best display of the year, but for a budget employee it is excellent. The picture is displayed in HD resolution (1440×720 pixels).
You won't see individual pixels on the display unless you look at very bright images for a long time. All shades are very rich.
You can use your smartphone outdoors without any problems. But under the scorching sun it will not be possible to see what is happening on the screen.
Despite the low resolution and low cost of all materials, the viewing angles are good.
The smartphone has a function to automatically adjust the screen lighting depending on the environment in which the gadget is located (building, street, darkness, and so on).
Although the sensor does not work instantly, after 1-2 minutes the screen manages to adapt to the environment.
Users can independently adjust color settings.
You can change the color temperature, brightness, contrast and saturation.
There is a “Night mode” option in the OS add-ons, which can be activated if you often use the phone in the dark and when the building is dark.
The screen will take on a yellowish tint, which will reduce eye strain and make text easier to read.
Compared to the 2017 version of Huawei Y5, the new build features an improved color scheme. The shades seem more natural and pleasing to the eye.
Performance
Smartphone performance is one of the disadvantages. Huawei Y5 is running MediaTek MT6739.
As you know, this processor is characterized by low cost and low performance. Quad-core CPU (frequency 1.5 GHz).
The graphics are powered by the PowerVR GE8100 engine.
Tests show poor phone performance. On average, RAM can only support 2-3 running applications at the same time.
For 2 GB of space this is the expected result. If you don't overload your phone with too much software, it won't slow down or freeze.
The concept of a smartphone is budget-friendly, so it makes no sense to demand high performance from the device.
In AnTuTu, the smartphone scores a little more than 36,000 points, which puts it on par with inexpensive smartphones from Samsung, Elephone, Gionee and Blackview.
You shouldn't expect high-quality game playback on the Huawei Y5. For example, Asphalt Extreme displays with frequent stuttering and blurry graphics.
Other games with more complex graphics, even if they start, will often crash.
Huawei Y5 will appeal to users for whom the latest games and heavy applications are not a priority. The gadget is quite enough to perform standard tasks.
It works great when surfing the Internet, making calls, listening to music, watching movies in HD quality.
Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) - cheap and cheerful - review, specifications
What can you ask for from a smartphone that costs just over $100? Probably a little, right? Huawei is one of the most important companies on the market, actively pushing aside Samsung and Apple, so its devices can already be classified as the highest category. That’s why a cheap device from Huawei will always be inferior to a similarly priced smartphone from Xiaomi or Meizu, because you have to pay a little more for an A-brand. Huawei Y5 Prime, surprisingly, is not very expensive, given its characteristics, so you can safely take a closer look at the smartphone.
Huawei U5 Prime 2021 offers a simple plastic body, complemented by a metal rigid frame, as well as tempered glass that protects the display matrix. Frames - in a smartphone, the frames around the screen are not record small, but they are quite neat - clearly no larger than those offered by Redmi 6A and others. Regarding the glass, it is worth noting that it does not have 2.5D rounded edges - less aesthetically pleasing, but much more practical (you can take full-size glass without frames and forget about air gaps). As for the case itself, Huawei rather has the following tactics - plastic is a practical material and in some cases better than metal, so the choice fell on it. It is also cheaper, which is very important when pricing a cheap smartphone. Nevertheless, Huawei Y5 Prime 2021 looks good, or rather ordinary. An extraordinary but nice device for undemanding users.
The screen diagonal of the new product is 5.45 inches - the new favorite size among smartphone makers. The resolution is also known to everyone - it is HD+ 1440x720 pixels. The screen itself is not bad with adequate color reproduction, but not the best brightness - about 350 nits. At the same time, the minimum brightness is excellent - only 2 nits - for reading at night this is an excellent indicator. The display has an aspect ratio of 18:9, so this is a full-screen device.
The resolution of the smartphone cameras is 13 MP for the rear and 5 MP for the front. For ordinary photos in normal shooting conditions, this is quite enough, so photos during the day will turn out very good.
Another thing is the speaker and microphone - there is only one of each, which is not entirely good. One microphone does not cope well with noise, so in loud places the interlocutor will hear the entire palette of sounds and not necessarily the voice of the speaker. One speaker is even worse, since the role of a multimedia speaker is performed by a conversational speaker. As a result, the sound is of low quality, quite quiet and flat. Alas, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to listen to music or watch a movie on your smartphone without headphones.
Processor in an entry-level smartphone. The device is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6739 with a core clock speed of up to 1.5 GHz. Fortunately, at least in the latest processors Mediatek began to abandon Mali in favor of PowerVR - a small, but performance increase in games is still observed. Although the smartphone is not a gaming smartphone, it should handle the new Asphalt 9 toy with cool graphics more or less normally. Fortunately, for this it has the necessary 2 GB of RAM and up to 16 GB of permanent memory.
A small disadvantage of the device is also its not the most capacious 3020 mAh battery. This is enough for one day of active use. Xiaomi Redmi 6A also has 3000 mAh, but at least the chipset process technology is 2.5 times smaller, which has a positive effect on battery life.
Huawei U5 Prime (2018) - characteristics
- Colors: black, blue, gold;
- Housing: tempered glass and plastic, metal frame;
- Display: 5.45-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 1440x720 pixels, 18:9 format, brightness 350 nits, contrast ratio 1000:1, pixel density 295 ppi, occupies 74% of the front panel;
- Processor: Mediatek MT6739, 4-core, Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of up to 1.5 GHz, 64-bit, 28 nanometer process technology;
- Graphics: PowerVR Ge8100 with a frequency of 570 MHz;
- RAM: 2 GB LPDDR3, 1x667 MHz;
- Storage: 16 GB eMMC 5.1 + memory cards;
- Main camera: 13 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture, autofocus, backlight, video recording in 1080p @30 fps;
- Selfie camera: 5 MP, f/2.2 aperture, face recognition;
- Fingerprint scanner: absent;
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB 2.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS;
- SIM: micro-SIM, work in Dual SIM dual stand by mode;
- Modem supporting LTE Cat 4, transmission speed up to 150 Mbit/s;
- Battery: 3020 mAh;
- OS version: Android 8.0 Oreo and proprietary EMUI 8 shell;
- Antutu: 45,000 points;
- Dimensions: 70.9 x 146.5 x 8.3 mm;
- Weight: 145 grams;
- Prices: from 7000 rubles.
Memory
Although the gadget is available in two assemblies, they differ from each other only in the number of SIM card slots.
The memory capacity in all variations of Huawei Y5 2018 is the same.
The smartphone has 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM. Not the most impressive figures, but 16 GB is enough to install 15-20 programs.
Keep in mind that the system takes up a large share of space. In fact, you get several gigabytes less.
The RAM in the smartphone is enough for daily work with the browser, multimedia (music, video, streaming) and application applications (office software, notes, schedulers, and others).
You can expand the amount of permanent memory using memory cards up to 256 GB.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Y5 2021 phone
The dimensions of Huawei Y5 2021 are 70.9 mm wide, 146.5 mm long and 8.3 mm thick. With such dimensions it is convenient to operate the device with one hand. In addition, the weight of the device is about 145 g. Even if you operate the device with one hand, its weight is almost not felt.
If we evaluate the overall ease of use of the phone taking into account the size and weight, then there will be no problems with everyday use.
The smartphone is equipped with a 4-core MediaTek MT6739 processor, which is made at 28 nm. technical process.
The smartphone has 2 GB. RAM, which is quite enough. In very rare cases it will not be enough, but with this amount of RAM, you will rarely have problems.
The device's data storage capacity is 16 GB, and while this is enough for photos, it may not be enough for video shooting and a large number of games.
The phone is compatible with SD cards, so you can easily expand its memory. So you probably don't need to worry about storage capacity.
The Y5 2021 has a display diagonal of 5.45 inches. It's quite big. Photos, videos and games will look great on this screen. It is also suitable for productive use, such as creating a business document.
The smartphone has a high-end display and any graphic content you display on it, including videos and games, will be displayed clearly.
The main camera of the phone has 7.99 megapixels, which should be enough in most cases. However, you may be slightly unsatisfied with the quality of the photos.
Also, the smartphone has a 5.04 megapixel front camera, which is average for smartphone cameras. This is good enough for taking selfies, but you may not be satisfied with group photos or their print quality.
The battery capacity of Huawei Y5 2021 is 3020 mAh, which is a relatively large indicator. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of Huawei Y5 2021 is good. With this capacity, you won't experience any problems even if you spend time on the Internet or Twitter for a long period of time. Even while playing games or watching videos, you can do so comfortably without worrying about battery life. However, some caution should be exercised when watching movies or playing games for too long.
Battery
Battery capacity – 3020 mAh. For a smartphone with a relatively small screen diagonal and average technical characteristics, such a battery is enough for a full day of operation without recharging.
If you regularly use the Internet via 4G or Wi-Fi, charging will last for a maximum of 5-6 hours in the mode of constantly loading web pages.
For users who occasionally make calls throughout the day, work with applications and do not surf the Internet too often, the battery will last even 30-35 hours.
Camera
For a budget smartphone, a budget camera. The 8 MP main and 5 MP front camera will allow you to take quite good pictures and selfies.
The front camera performs well in video calls.
During the day, the photos turn out good - all colors are recognized by the lens. But in poor lighting, noise immediately appears in the images.
In the camera hardware specifications, the manufacturer indicates support for HDR mode. If in fact it exists, it does not work in the best way.
Even with a slight breeze, objects in photographs appear blurry.
Videos from the main camera are immediately shot in Full HD, but the final quality is also average.
A smartphone is not suitable for constant video shooting, but for infrequently capturing important moments, the Huawei Y5 2021 is a good budget solution.
Examples of pictures taken with the main camera:
Cameras Huawei Y5 2021 and Y6 Prime 2021
Huawei Y5 2021 received a main camera with an 8 MP sensor (f/2.2) with autofocus and flash and a front camera with a resolution of 5 MP (f/2.0), also with a flash.
Huawei Y6 Prime 2021 already offers a 13 MP main camera sensor (f/2.2) and an 8 MP front module (f/2.0, flash).
The camera application for smartphones is comparable - a minimum of shooting modes (there is “Decoration”, HDR, panorama), only basic settings and color filters. At the same time, even from the characteristics it is clear that models should shoot differently.
The Y5 2021 camera leaves impressions similar to the performance of a smartphone - photos are obtained with poor detail, it is better not to take pictures in medium and low light conditions, although daytime shots look fine. The video is bad.
Huawei Y6 Prime 2021 is doing better; the shooting quality, if inferior to the older Y7 Prime, is only insignificant. In general, this device has cameras that are typical for its price segment and take acceptable photographs.
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ITC.UA rating
Pros: nice design, separate slot for two NanoSIMs and a memory card, fast fingerprint scanner and face unlock (Y6 Prime), normal screen and performance
Cons: Performance and cameras (Y5 Prime)
Conclusion: Getting to know the inexpensive Huawei Y5 2021 and Y6 Prime 2021 brought both pleasant and not so pleasant impressions. The younger model in the line (Y5) disappointed us in many ways with its speed and cameras. Perhaps it can be partially justified by the relatively low price of 3,400 hryvnia, but we don’t want to look for such “excuses.” At the same time, the experience of using the Y6 Prime (2018) was comparable to the more expensive Y7 Prime. We won’t call it “the best smartphone for 5,000 hryvnia,” but overall we have a normal, inexpensive device. In this segment, manufacturers are following two paths - some are trying to provide more interesting hardware, while others are trying to provide functionality comparable to flagships through software. Huawei is currently choosing the second path - the inexpensive smartphone is equipped with the same face unlock function, the design is vaguely reminiscent of the company's advanced models, which is generally not bad. It remains to answer the question posed at the beginning - which of the Y-series smartphones of 2021 can be called optimal? Definitely not the Y5 2018. The other models will offer a comparable user experience - the Y6 will have the Face Unlock function, but modest amounts of memory and no scanner, which you can’t blame the Y6 Prime for; and the Y7 Prime will offer a slightly more powerful platform, a larger screen and even a second main camera, which will allow you to experiment with background blur. Having assessed their own needs and desires, everyone can independently choose a more suitable device.
Specifications
| HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2021 3/32GB Gold (51092MFF) Notify when available | |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Pre-installed OS | Android 8.0 |
| RAM, GB | 3 |
| Built-in memory, GB | 32 |
| Expansion slot | + |
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 |
| CPU | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 + GPU Adreno 308 |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Frequency, GHz | 1,4 |
| Battery | Li-Pol, 3000 mAh (non-removable) |
| Diagonal, inches | 5,7 |
| Permission | 720×1440 |
| Matrix type | IPS |
| PPI | 282 |
| Dimming sensor | + |
| Display Features | 2.5D glass, 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Main camera, MP | 13 (f/2.2) |
| Video shooting | 1920×1080 (30 fps) |
| Flash | + |
| Front camera, MP | 8 |
| Camera Features | phase detection autofocus |
| Communication standards | GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 850/900/2100; LTE |
| WiFi | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| GPS | + |
| IrDA | — |
| FM radio | + |
| Audio jack | + |
| NFC | — |
| Interface connector | micro-USB |
| Height, mm | 152,4 |
| Width, mm | 73 |
| Thickness, mm | 7,8 |
| Weight, g | 150 |
| Protection from dust and moisture | — |
| Type of shell | monoblock (non-separable) |
| Housing material | plastic |
| Case color | gold |
| Keyboard type | screen input |
| More | fingerprint scanner, face scanner |
Sound
If we talk about the quality of the reproduced sound, it leaves much to be desired. The music sounds a bit muffled.
If you are a music lover, we recommend purchasing good headphones and listening to your favorite tracks only with their help.
This way you can achieve the best quality. The sound is normal for phone calls. The interlocutor's voice can be heard clearly, without wheezing.
There is no equalizer in the smartphone settings, so you won’t be able to customize the sound of the gadget to your liking.
All communication modules work quickly and without problems. The only drawback is that when you turn on GPS, the current location is determined in 5-10 minutes, which is quite long.
Also, due to GPS, the system may freeze.
Interface
The Y5 Prime 2021 comes pre-installed with EMUI 8.0, which runs on Android 8.1.
The new version of the OS works quickly, without significant drawbacks. Many users complain about problems with updating the firmware, but the developers promise to eliminate all bugs by the end of August 2018.
Let us remind you that earlier information appeared on the network that several thousand phones do not download the firmware using the “System Update” settings window.
As for the OS functionality, it was cut down in the Prime Y5 model.
Compared to the Prime Y7, the 5 doesn't have one-handed control options, and the available gestures are limited.
The restrictions do not apply to key OS functions. This is how the developers managed to achieve normal operation of the smartphone on the new version of Android.
Users can customize the system to their taste.
The following options are available:
- Selection of design themes;
- Setting up the desktop layout;
- Convenient navigation panel and the ability to customize it.
Note! In the next firmware version, the developers promise to add a software implementation of the user's face recognition algorithm. For convenient and quick unlocking, you do not need a special built-in scanner. Using the front camera and software based on neural networks, your identity will be identified by your smartphone. Quite a useful solution, because Huawei Y5 Prime does not have a fingerprint scanner or other biometrics.
The scanner can be used to unlock the screen and individual applications and folders.
Software
The smartphones run Android Oreo. In Huawei Y5 2018, this is Android 8.1 paired with EMUI 8.1 (security update from June 2018), Y6 Prime 2021 - Android 8.0 and EMUI 8.0, respectively (security update from May 2018).
Huawei's proprietary shell is well known to us from other company devices. First of all, it is distinguished by wide customization capabilities - you can customize the appearance of the interface, install themes that change the icons and appearance of standard applications.
Phone Manager allows you to configure application access rights to the Internet, background operation of individual applications, manage black and white call/SMS lists, and clear memory.
The standard applications of a file manager, gallery, calendar and others are also good - most likely, they will suit the potential user and he will not want to replace them with analogues from third-party developers.
The above features can be called standard for all Huawei smartphones, but the Y6 Prime 2021 has a couple of features that the most affordable model cannot boast of.
First of all, this is a fingerprint scanner. It allows you to quickly unlock your smartphone, as well as open the notification panel, scroll through photos in a standard gallery, turn off alarms and answer calls - these functions are quite convenient in practice.
Y6 Prime 2021 is also equipped with a face unlock function - recognition occurs using the front camera. If there is normal lighting, the function works quite quickly, and if it is dark around, you can use the scanner. Y5 2021 should get Face Unlock feature along with one of the upcoming updates.
Setting up the system navigation on the Y6 is also more flexible - in addition to the location of the virtual keys, the navigation bar can be hidden in any application or even replaced with a multifunction key with gesture support, which can be located anywhere on the screen.
Advantages and disadvantages
Huawei Y5 is initially an inexpensive phone, so you should understand that it has quite a few disadvantages. All of them are covered by price.
Positives
- Screen . Today it is quite difficult to find a decent screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 among smartphone lines up to 8,000 - 9,000 rubles. In Y5 Prime, the display has good color and looks presentable;
- Color spectrum. The colors of the case are beautiful and will appeal to different categories of users;
- Availability. Many were surprised by the price of the Y5, because even for such a device with modest characteristics it is small;
- Thoughtful ergonomics. All the details of the case look great, the smartphone looks stylish and fits comfortably in the hand.
Negative:
- Performance. The smartphone is not designed to run “heavy” software, so it is not suitable for fans of games or video editing;
- Cameras. The quality of shooting deteriorates even with the slightest lack of light;
- Sound. The music is played quietly.
Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) comparison with Redmi 6A
It’s worth comparing the device with its competitor Redmi 6A only because it will soon become quite popular, because the device is cheap and offers good characteristics. Naturally, Redmi 6A is far from an ideal option, but still the smartphone looks even better compared to the device from Huawei. However, see for yourself - all the characteristics are below.
Redmi 6A specifications
- Colors: pink, gray, blue, gold;
- Housing: tempered glass, plastic;
- Display: 5.45-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 1440x720 pixels, 18:9 format, brightness 400 nits, contrast ratio 1000:1, pixel density 295 ppi, occupies 73% of the front panel;
- Processor: Mediatek Helio A22, 4-core, Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of up to 2 GHz, 64-bit, 12 nanometer process technology;
- Graphics: PowerVR Ge8300 with a frequency of 550 MHz;
- RAM: 2/3/4 GB LPDDR3, 1x933 MHz;
- Storage: 16/32/64 GB eMMC 5.1 + memory cards;
- Main camera: 13 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus, electronic stabilization, backlight, video recording in 1080p @30 fps;
- Selfie camera: 5 MP, f/2.2 aperture, face recognition;
- Fingerprint scanner: absent;
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2, micro USB 2.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou;
- SIM: micro-SIM, work in Dual SIM dual stand by mode;
- Modem supporting LTE Cat 4, transmission speed up to 150 Mbit/s;
- Battery: 3000 mAh;
- OS version: Android 8.1 Oreo and proprietary MIUI 9 shell;
- Antutu: 55000 points;
- Dimensions: 71.5 x 147.5 x 8.3 mm;
- Weight: 145 grams;
- Prices: from 7200 rubles.
Redmi 6A advantages:
- More powerful processor and more memory. In addition to the fact that the Mediatek Helio A22 is about 50% more productive in terms of the sum of parameters compared to the Mediatek MT6739, the Redmi 6A can also be purchased with more memory: 3/4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of ROM;
- Camera capabilities. The sensor resolution in both smartphones is 13 MP, but in terms of photo quality, the Redmi 6A will be better, since Xiaomi has done a great job on the software. Moreover, the Redmi 6A has electronic video stabilization;
- Battery life. Redmi 6A has a similar battery capacity, but due to a more than 2 times smaller technological process (12 nm versus 28 nm), the Helio A22 processor consumes less energy. With a smaller battery capacity, Redmi 6A can last about 25% longer.
Redmi 6A disadvantages:
- Completely made of plastic. The smartphone does not have a visible metal plate, which Huawei has.
Now Redmi 6A is sold at an inflated price, so very soon the cost of the device will become another advantage, dropping to about 6,500 rubles. However, it is already clear that the device from Xiaomi looks more advantageous, especially due to the fresh hardware. However, if you don't like Xiaomi or MIUI, then the Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) will be a good candidate for purchase.
User reviews
Julia . I bought this phone in July. Since the gadget is not a gaming one, I didn’t expect much performance from it. It copes with its basic tasks perfectly. Browsers do not slow down, videos on YouTube are played without problems. The charge lasts for a day, but I don’t use my smartphone all the time. It is unclear why headphones were included in the package at all. They are no good, it would be better not to release such a bad headset at all.
Anton . I was looking for an additional phone up to 10,000 rubles and decided on the new Y5 Prime model. So far the device performs well when making calls and using social networks. The downside is that it’s difficult to find a suitable case. They simply are not available in stores, so you will have to order from China.
Ivan. For me this is a great smartphone. It is clear that the Y5 is not a flagship, but for a device costing 7,000 - 8,000 rubles it is an ideal option. For that kind of money you can’t buy a smartphone with a large bright screen and a stylish body.
Kirill. I have been using the device for more than a month. During this time, I have already installed system updates over the air three times, which means that the developers have not abandoned their line of budget devices and are constantly improving bugs.
conclusions
- Camera: 6/10
- Price: 9/10
- Performance: 4/10
- Design: 8/10
- Screen: 8/10
- Battery: 7/10
- Result: 7
Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 is a super-budget and rather controversial smartphone. For that kind of money you shouldn't expect a miracle from the device.
If you need a simple and inexpensive device with a stylish appearance, choose this model.
It is also suitable for those users who use the phone only for calls, browsing and social networks.
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Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) price, buy
The smartphone is already on sale, so it will be easy to find. Another thing is the price - in most stores they ask for 8,000 rubles, but in normal communication stores Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) can be found for 7,000 rubles or 7,500 rubles. Considering the characteristics of the device, 7,000 rubles is a reasonable price for it.
