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The Chinese company Huawei has long been entrenched in the market mobile phones. It is constantly among the top five most popular smartphone and tablet brands 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 performance, but also with their prices. Today, she has gadgets for any price segment in stock, including budget models that are gaining more and more popularity and become relevant.

Just about one of these models, I would like to tell you today - this is the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone. Reviews, current prices and much more will be in today's review dedicated to this phone. Well, let's get started.

Review

Before starting the review of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone, I would like to briefly describe what exactly will be considered. First of all, we will get acquainted with the complete set of the device, its appearance, design and ergonomics. Then the display, specifications, operating system and performance will be discussed in more detail. The article will be completed with an introduction to multimedia functions, camera, time battery life 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 on the back the main characteristics of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone are already listed: 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, instructions, warranty card, charger unit, micro-USB cable, headphones and a protective film on the phone screen. In general, a pretty good package, as for a budget device.

Of course, I would like to get some kind of silicone case in addition, but even without it everything is just fine.

Appearance

The appearance of the smartphone Huawei Y5 2017 is chic, even despite the plastic case. By the way, the plastic used here is very high quality and pleasant to the touch. Only the frame is made of metal, 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, a camera lens that has a metal edge and protrudes slightly from the body. Next to the camera is a dual LED flash and a microphone hole that records sound when shooting video.

The corners and edges of the device are rounded, it is comfortable and pleasant to hold it in your hand. I would also like to note the corrugated structure back cover phone that looks great.

On right side traditionally, there are volume keys and a power / lock button for the device.

On the left side, there is a branded "smart" button of the company - " easy key". You can manage it through the settings menu. For example, you can set that after pressing the button, a screenshot will be taken or something else.

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 control, they are displayed on the screen, occupying some useful part.

At the top of the screen you can see the opening of the earpiece, light and proximity sensors, a 5 MP front camera and an LED flash so that selfies can be taken anywhere and at any time of the day.

At the top of the phone is only a 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the bottom edge 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 despite the fact that the Y5 is a budget model, it is assembled with high quality. All parts are closely fitted to each other, there are no squeaks, punching or crackling here.

Screen

Smartphone Huawei Y5 2017 has a display with a diagonal of 5 inches. The matrix is ​​made using IPS technology, the resolution is 1280x720, the pixel density per inch is 294 ppi, which is generally standard.

There are minor comments on the quality of color reproduction. Gamma is clearly slightly shifted towards cold shades. You can correct the situation using the "Color temperature" item in the settings menu. If we talk about clarity, then it is on top here. Text, small details in the photo, pictures - everything can be seen very well.

Viewing angles are not bad, but there is a disease of many IPS matrices - when deviated in one direction, the screen turns yellow, in the other - violet. On the display, you can say this - it clearly lacks a good factory calibration.

In multi-touch mode, the display simultaneously recognizes up to 5 touches.

Characteristics

Specifications smartphone Huawei Y5 2017 has the following:

• Processor - with a frequency of 1400 MHz.
• Graphic video accelerator - Mali-T720 MP2.
• Volume random access memory- 2 GB.
• Built-in memory - 16 GB + support for memory cards up to 128 GB.
• Camera - 8 MP, autofocus, dual LED flash.
• Front camera - 5 MP, LED flash.
• Screen - 5 inches, IPS, 1280x720, 294 ppi.
• Number of SIM cards - 2.
• - nano + micro.
• Battery - 3000 mAh.
• Additionally - light sensor, proximity sensor, compass, voice dialing.

In general, quite good, as for a budget model. Particularly pleased with the possibility of expansion internal memory using a separate microSD slot.

Connection

If we talk about the quality of communication, then the phone holds the network quite confidently. The volume of the external speaker is good, the interlocutor is heard well, the voice is not distorted. As for support wireless technologies, then the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone has 4G and 3G. GSM standards are fully supported: 900/1800/1900. Bluetooth in the device is version 4.0.

operating system

In the box, the smartphone comes with operating system Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). The shell uses proprietary Emotion UI 4.1. The probability that this device will receive a 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 fails. Scrolling, opening and various transitions run smoothly, without twitching. No slowdown was noticed either.

Performance

The processor of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone is not installed by the proprietary Kirin, but by MediaTek, version MT6737T. I don’t want to say anything special about this “pebble”, because it is installed in almost every third device from other manufacturers. The processor runs at a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, which is more than enough for the budget segment.

The video accelerator also costs not some cool Adreno, but Mali-T720 MP2. Its performance is quite good and allows you to play most games without much difficulty. mobile games, including such as Asphalt, NFS, WoT.

In Antutu, the phone scored 40754 points, which is quite good considering its class. This indicator significantly exceeds the model of 2017 from Samsung - Galaxy J3. And if you also compare the prices of both devices, then Huawei clearly has the advantage here.

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 toys, the graphics settings were set to the maximum - no fps drops were noticed. However, for a comfortable game in the same Injustice 2, NFS, Asphalt 8, the settings still had to be reduced.

Camera

The Huawei Y5 2017 has two cameras - the main one with 8 megapixels and the front camera with 5 megapixels. The quality of the pictures, as for a state employee, is very good. The white balance is correct in most cases, but the 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. The photos are of good quality. For selfies and blogging, that's it.

Video smartphone can record in Full HD 1920x1080 30 fps. The sound is written in stereo, which is good news. The quality is not perfect, but at a high level.

The camera settings are rich, you can figure 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 quietly survives 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 price compared to other manufacturers. This model was no exception, although if you look at the characteristics of the device, its performance and capabilities, then the price tag is quite justified.

Today, the Huawei Y5 2017 Gold or White smartphone can be bought for 6700 - this is the most low price. For comparison, the same Galaxy J3 (2017) starts from 10 thousand.

Description

Huawei Y9 2018 is a mid-range smartphone with four cameras. The device is equipped with a large screen with a trendy aspect ratio of 18:9. The announcement of the gadget took place in March 2018.

Appearance and ergonomics
Huawei Y9 2018 has a modern and practical design. The metal case of this device received a matte texture. So fingerprints won't spoil appearance. At the same time, the device almost does not slip in the hands. Present rounded corners, and there is also 2.5D glass on the front side. There are no physical buttons under the screen, only the company logo remains. Now all navigation keys are virtual. It is worth noting that the display with minimal frames occupies almost the entire front part.

At the back is a round fingerprint scanner. It also houses the main dual camera with a flash in the left upper corner. Originally made plastic strips for antennas, which have become U-shaped. They perfectly camouflage under the overall 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 4000 mAh, which can significantly increase autonomy. Available colors: 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 vast majority of the front panel. Its resolution is 2160 by 1080 pixels. The image is characterized 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.

Hardware and performance
The U9 2018 smartphone received an eight-core Kirin 659 processor. Four of its economical Cortex-A53 cores operate at a frequency of 1700 MHz. Four more Cortex-A53 cores are more productive, as they have clock frequency 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 and microSD cards up to 256 GB.

Here is the operating room android system 8.0, 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. There are no problems with performance in everyday tasks, but certain difficulties arise with games that are demanding on 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. A little missing low frequencies. In headphones with sound, everything is fine, 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. Aperture 2.2 is complemented by phase detection autofocus and a powerful LED flash. Such a camera can create photos with a blurry background. In the daytime, the image quality is very high, and detail deteriorates under artificial lighting. There are flexible settings and several shooting modes.

It is noteworthy that in the front there is a dual camera of 2 megapixels and 8 megapixels. At the same time, aperture 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 an almost professional level.

The Huawei Y5 II smartphone was announced in mid-April 2016. This device is a mid-range model in the youngest line of the Chinese manufacturer. The gadget has a nice design for its class, and also has everything you need for a full acquaintance with the Android operating system.

Appearance and ergonomics

It is interesting that the case of the U5 II, although made of plastic, very much resembles metal. There is an aluminum frame around the entire perimeter, which makes the device even more stylish. The speakers are located on the bottom edge, reminiscent of the iPhone. At the bottom of the screen are virtual buttons for navigation. On the back side, in addition to the enlarged camera eye and flash, there is a company logo. Rounded body edges maximize ergonomics. And it's really nice to hold the device in your hand, even for a long time. Dimensions Y5 II: height - 144 m, width - 72 mm, thickness - 8.9 mm, weight - 135 g. The smartphone is very compact, it is convenient to carry it in your pocket. Case color: black, gold, white, blue and pink.

Display

Huawei U5 II is equipped with a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels (HD), which is very good for its level. Thanks to IPS matrix the screen got decent viewing angles. The display is covered with ordinary glass, on which fingerprints are actively left. There is no oleophobic coating here. At the same time, the picture is surprisingly pleasant and bright.

Hardware and performance

The situation with the processor in Huawei Y5 II is as follows. The 3G version has a somewhat outdated MediaTek MT6582 chip. But the modification with support for 4G networks has a 64-bit MediaTek MT6735 processor with a maximum frequency of 1300 MHz and four cores. In terms of performance, the devices are almost identical. The only major difference is that the 4G version has a more productive 3D accelerator Mali-T720, which has a positive effect on rendering effects in many games. In the AnTuTu test, both models score 22000-23000 points. Operates Y5 II based on Android 5.1 OS with a pre-installed shell EMUI 3.1 Lite. The amount of memory here is minimal - 1 GB of RAM and only 8 GB of storage memory. The user can independently expand the storage up to 64 GB using microSD cards.

Communication and sound

The multimedia speaker in the Huawei Y5 II is relatively loud, but without even a hint of surround sound. Things are more interesting with the sound in headphones, however, even here the quality is far from perfect. And it will turn out to talk without problems, since the voices of the user and the interlocutor are heard well. As already noted, there is a version with support for 4G and slower networks. The Y5 II model with 3G cannot work with high speed LTE networks. And from the wireless interfaces there is Bluetooth 4.0, as well as Wi-Fi (2400 MHz).

Camera

Huawei Y5 II has at its disposal an 8-megapixel camera with advanced aperture 2.0 and dual flash. But in reality, the quality of the picture leaves much to be desired. Almost all photos are very overexposed. But the noises appear already at the slightest absence of the ardent sun. With the help of a properly working autofocus, you can capture objects close to the camera well. But only macro shooting is able to please the user. It is noteworthy that the front 2-megapixel camera is equipped with a separate flash. Therefore, it is possible to take simple selfies even at night.

conclusions

Budget smartphone Y5 II from Huawei honestly works out its $ 120 cost. It does not have any obvious features, but the whole device turned out to be quite balanced. If you want to become the owner of an ordinary smartphone with a basic set of functions, then Huawei Y5 II will be an excellent option.

Pros:

• Nice design.
• Bright display.
• Nice value.
• modern OS.

Minuses:

• Frankly weak main camera.
• Bad external speaker.

Specifications Huawei Y5 II

Prices

Video reviews

Huawei Y9 2018 is a mid-range smartphone with four cameras. The device is equipped with a large screen with a trendy aspect ratio of 18:9. The announcement of the gadget took place in March 2018.

Appearance and ergonomics

Huawei Y9 2018 has a modern and practical design. The metal case of this device received a matte texture. Therefore, fingerprints will not spoil the appearance. At the same time, the device almost does not slip in the hands. There are rounded corners and there is also 2.5D glass on the front side. There are no physical buttons under the screen, only the company logo remains. Now all navigation keys are virtual. It is worth noting that the display with minimal frames occupies almost the entire front part.

At the back is a round fingerprint scanner. It also houses the main dual camera with a flash in the upper left corner. Originally made plastic strips for antennas, which have become U-shaped. They perfectly camouflage under the overall 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 4000 mAh battery, which can significantly increase autonomy. Available colors: 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 vast majority of the front panel. Its resolution is 2160 by 1080 pixels. The image is characterized 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.

Hardware and performance

The U9 2018 smartphone received an eight-core Kirin 659 processor. Four of its economical Cortex-A53 cores operate at a frequency of 1700 MHz. Four more Cortex-A53 cores are more productive, 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 Android 8.0 operating system 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. There are no problems with performance in everyday tasks, but certain difficulties arise with games that are demanding on 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. A bit lacking low frequencies. In headphones with sound, everything is fine, 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. Aperture 2.2 is complemented by phase detection autofocus and a powerful LED flash. Such a camera can create photos with a blurred background. In the daytime, the image quality is very high, and detail deteriorates under artificial lighting. There are flexible settings and several shooting modes.

It is noteworthy that in front there is a dual camera of 2 megapixels and 13 megapixels (or 16 megapixels depending on the version). At the same time, aperture 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 an almost professional level.

conclusions

Y9 2018 received significant improvements over its predecessor. The presence of two dual cameras at once is especially impressive, and quite High Quality. Pleasantly surprised by the large display of the new format with high resolution. Obviously, the manufacturer tried to equip this gadget with the most modern hardware within the middle segment. Therefore, the buyer receives a very balanced and beautiful device, which at the start of sales costs about 200 euros.

Pros:

• Frameless screen with 18:9 aspect ratio.
• quality dual cameras from two sides.
• Fast fingerprint scanner.
• Fresh software.
• Very powerful battery.

Minuses:

• Not enough power for demanding games.
• Enough mediocre quality the sound of the external speaker.

Specifications Huawei Y9 (2018)

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