Huawei y5 review. Smartphone Huawei Y5 II Black (CUN-U29) - Reviews. Design, case materials, dimensions and weight

We present a detailed review of Huawei Y5 2018 - from unboxing to description of the interface.

Huawei has decided to expand its line of inexpensive smartphones with even more affordable and functional models.

Specifications

The price of the smartphone is 7,500 rubles. As you can see, the characteristics are not bad for such a low cost.

Unpacking and packaging

The gadget comes in a compact white box depending on the model and brand.

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.

Next item- These are 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.

note, 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 become 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 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 book-shaped case.

This minimizes the chance of cracks in the case or screen after a fall.

Note! Huawei Y5 2018 smartphone in the worldSold 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 metal casing. Also, the display does not have an oleophobic coating.

Screen

The screen has a diagonal of 5.45 inches and 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 versionHuawei Y5 2017, the new assembly 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.

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, etc.

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 (,) and application applications (office software, notes, schedulers, and others).

You can expand the amount of permanent memory using memory cards up to 256 GB.

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 or, 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.

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 2018 is a good budget solution.

Examples of pictures taken with the main camera:

Sound

If we talk about the quality of the reproduced sound, it leaves much to be desired. The music sounds a bit muffled.

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, because of this, the system may freeze.

Price

Interface

The Y5 Prime 2018 comes pre-installed with a software shell that 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 5, there are no 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

• 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.

The Huawei Y5 II smartphone was announced in mid-April 2016. This device is a mid-level 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 body of the U5 II, although made of plastic, very much resembles metal. There is an aluminum frame along the entire perimeter, making the device even more stylish. The speakers are located on the bottom edge, reminiscent of an iPhone. At the bottom of the screen there are virtual buttons for navigation. On the back side, in addition to the enlarged camera eye and flash, there is a corporate logo. The rounded edges of the case maximize ergonomics. And holding the device in your hand is really pleasant, even for a long time. Dimensions of 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 very good resolution for its level of 1280 by 720 pixels (HD). Thanks to the IPS matrix, the screen has decent viewing angles. The display is covered with ordinary glass, which actively leaves fingerprints. There is no oleophobic coating here. At the same time, the picture is surprisingly pleasant and bright.

Hardware and performance

Things with the processor in Huawei Y5 II are 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 powerful Mali-T720 3D accelerator, which has a positive effect on the rendering of effects in many games. In the AnTuTu test, both models score 22000-23000 points. The Y5 II runs on Android 5.1 OS with EMUI 3.1 Lite pre-installed. 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 hints of surround sound. Things are more interesting with the sound in headphones, but even here the quality is far from perfect. And you can talk without any 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 U5 II model with 3G cannot work with high-speed LTE networks. And the wireless interfaces include 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 image leaves much to be desired. Almost all photographs come out heavily overexposed. But noises appear even with the slightest absence of strong sun. With properly working autofocus, you can shoot objects close to the camera quite well. But only macro photography can 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

The budget smartphone Y5 II from Huawei honestly earns its $120 cost. There are no obvious features in it, 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 the Huawei Y5 II will be an excellent option.

Pros:

• Nice design.
• Bright display.
• Nice price.
• Modern OS.

Minuses:

• Frankly weak main camera.
• Bad external speaker.

Technical specifications Huawei Y5 II

Prices

Video reviews

The Chinese company Huawei has long been entrenched in the mobile phone market. It is constantly among the top five most popular brands for the production of smartphones and tablets all over the world, second only to such giants as Samsung, Apple and others.

Huawei devices attract the attention of consumers not only with their interesting design and good characteristics, but also with their prices. Today, she has gadgets in stock for any price segment, including budget models, which are increasingly gaining popularity and becoming relevant.

I would like to talk about just one of these models 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 we begin our review of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone, I would like to briefly tell you what exactly will be reviewed. First of all, we will get acquainted with the equipment of the device, its appearance, design and ergonomics. Then we'll take a closer look at the display, specifications, operating system and performance. The article will conclude with an introduction to multimedia functions, camera, battery life and reviews of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone.

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, etc. We will get acquainted with the device specifications in more detail in a separate section 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 for the phone screen. Overall, a pretty good package 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 Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone is chic, even despite the plastic body. By the way, the plastic used here is of very high quality and pleasant to the touch. Only the frame is made of metal, which emphasizes the stylish appearance. The 2016 model had no metal elements at all.

On the back of the smartphone is the Huawei logo and the camera lens, which has a metal edge and protrudes slightly from the body. Next to the camera there is a double LED flash and a microphone hole that records sound when shooting video.

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

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

The company's proprietary "smart" button - "Easy key" - is located alone on the left side. You can manage it through the settings menu. For example, you can set that after pressing 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 disappointing. There are also no touch control buttons; they are displayed on the screen, taking up some useful space.

At the top of the screen you can see the earpiece hole, 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 end of the phone there 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, Huawei smartphones usually have no problems with this. Even though the Y5 is a budget model, it is built with high quality. All parts fit closely together, there are no creaks, pressing or crunching noises here.

Screen

The Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone has a 5-inch display. The matrix is ​​made using IPS technology, resolution 1280x720, pixel density per inch is 294 ppi, which is generally standard.

There are some minor comments regarding the quality of color rendering. The gamma is clearly slightly shifted towards cool shades. You can correct the situation using the “Color temperature” item in the settings menu. If we talk about clarity, it is at its best here. Text, small details in photos, pictures - everything is visible very well.

The viewing angles are not bad, but there is a problem with many IPS matrices - when deviated in one direction, the screen turns yellow, in the other it turns violet. You can tell from the display that it clearly lacks good factory calibration.

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

Characteristics

The technical characteristics of the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone are as follows:

• Processor - with a frequency of 1400 MHz.
• Graphic video accelerator - Mali-T720 MP2.
• The amount of RAM is 2 GB.
• Built-in memory capacity - 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.

Overall, quite good, for a budget model. Particularly pleasing is the possibility of expanding the internal memory using a separate slot for microSD.

Connection

If we talk about connection quality, the phone handles the network quite confidently. The volume of the external speaker is good, the interlocutor can be heard well, the voice is not distorted. As for support for wireless technologies, 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 the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system. The shell uses the proprietary Emotion UI 4.1. The likelihood that this device will receive version of Android 7.0 is very small, but it is still a budget option.

As for the interface itself, the outer shell is quite pleasant and convenient to use. Optimization also does not fail. Flipping, opening and various transitions occur smoothly, without jerking. There was also no noticeable slowdown.

Performance

The processor in the Huawei Y5 2017 smartphone is not branded Kirin, but from 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 operates at a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, which is more than enough for the budget segment.

The video accelerator is also not some cool Adreno, but a 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 40754 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 Huawei clearly has the advantage.

Several games were launched for the graphics test: Riptide 2, Asphalt 7/8, Modern Combat 5, Real Racing 3, Inhustice 2. The result was pleasantly surprising. In some games, the graphics settings were set to maximum - no drops in fps were noticed. However, for a comfortable game of the same Injustice 2, NFS, Asphalt 8, the settings still had to be lowered.

Camera

Huawei Y5 2017 has two cameras - an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. The quality of the pictures, as for a budget employee, is very good. White balance is set correctly in most cases, but focusing and exposure are often missed.

As for the front camera, everything is perfect here. Sharpness is good, white balance, exposure - everything is on point. The photos come out high quality. Perfect 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 and can take a long time to figure out, so we won't consider them.

Autonomy

The smartphone's battery life is excellent. With more or less intensive use, the phone easily survives until the evening. If you limit yourself to only 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 inflated price compared to other manufacturers. This model was 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.

The Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 smartphone, which is reviewed in this article, belongs to the category of gadgets that are affordable for a wide range of consumers. It is for this reason that manufacturers do not offer the buyer a metal or glass case. For practicality of use, the manufacturer chose the plastic option that is the most acceptable and has proven its right to widespread use.

The company from China is one of the manufacturers that have a lot of smartphone lines. Even a professional can get confused in them. If we compare models of the same series, we can note their similarity in terms of the design of the main camera and body. These elements have the same shape. The difference between smartphones in the model range is observed in size, which affects the screen diagonal. The manufacturer has begun to supplement the line of inexpensive smartphones with devices that will have the advantages of decent functionality, despite their low price.

The main distinguishing feature of the Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 is the presence of a fairly high-quality elongated display. The sides of the case have a percentage ratio of 18 to 9. These parameters ensure the convenience of daily use of the mobile device.

Design and ergonomics

The Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 review shows that this model is quite ergonomic. This property is achieved thanks to well-designed rounded corners. With the convenient shape of the case, it can be used even with one hand, and it will be quite comfortable even for fragile girls. The correct arrangement of elements, taking into account human comfort, also helps with this. The plastic case can be mistaken for metal material from the outside. The appearance of a discreet logo ensures the beauty of the design.

When purchasing a smartphone, it is packaged in a white box with the model logo and the name of the manufacturer on it. Additionally, the phone case is protected by a factory film from the manufacturer, ensuring safe transportation.

Versions of the gadget are available for purchase in the following colors:

• black;
• blue;
• gold.

It is believed that the choice of the listed shades is quite successful, since such options are in the highest demand in comparison with other colors that are most often chosen by users.

The blue color of the case, for example, is distinguished by its fresh appearance and original design. Thanks to the richness and depth of tone, a smartphone in this color is very popular among connoisseurs of Huawei technology. The plastic material is pleasant to the touch and has good density to ensure durability of the gadget.

The choice of black plastic will be successful for those who are supporters of strict design. However, you must be prepared for the case to become covered in dust. To protect against dirt, it is better to immediately choose a cover.

The ends of the case are equipped with control keys, a charging port and a speaker. This model is not equipped with touch keys. Buttons are used to control the smartphone. They can be found at the bottom of the screen. The USB connector format differs in standard sizes.

Display

The screen of Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, this budget gadget, does not contain an oleophobic coating. This model also lacks a fingerprint scanner. The screen diagonal is 5.45 inches. The IPS matrix will be an excellent choice for a budget gadget. To display the image, HD resolution is used, the parameters of which are 14040 by 720 pixels. This is the optimal resolution when the visibility of individual pixels is limited and when you are not looking at particularly fine details. There is no blue cast when viewed at an angle, which is also a positive aspect of the screen.

Reviews of Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 indicate the brightness of the screen, which shows good quality even in daylight. But if the sun shines directly on the display, the visibility will be unclear.

The smartphone has a good viewing angle and has automatic screen adjustment that can adapt to the external environment. A choice of parameters is available, such as:

• color spectrum;
• brightness and contrast settings;
• saturation level;
• night mode selection.

Using automatic brightness adjustment, you can select the optimal brightness level in accordance with the surrounding lighting. Adjusting the color temperature is one of the items in the “Display Settings” menu. Here shades of cold and warm tones are selected, the protective function is activated to take care of vision. The phone's screen is quite worthy to purchase this model.

Equipment

The Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 packaging contains a charging cord that is of sturdy quality. There are headphones included with the gadget. This headset will not surprise you with its high sound quality, but it will be quite acceptable for a budget version. Using the simplest headphones, in which the sound is not above average, is suitable for talking or making video calls.

The last item in the kit is the connector used to charge the phone. But there is no Euro adapter provided here. The device is designed for Chinese sockets, which differ in shape from the European model.

Specifications Huawei Y5 Prime 2018

As indicated by the specifications of Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, the RAM capacity of the device is 2 GB with 16 GB of internal memory. The battery capacity is 3020 mAh.

The quad-core processor from MediaTek combines the benefits of the PowerVR GE8100 GPU. The operating system is based on Android version 8.1. When resolving memory from a microSD card, its volume reaches 256 GB. The device weighs 142 g. The memory can be expanded up to 128 GB, but it’s hardly worth loading the phone with such volumes, given its capabilities.

Performance

Using a MediaTek processor is not the best option for smartphones. But for a budget version of a mobile device, this option will be optimal.

RAM capabilities are limited to two to three applications that will run simultaneously. This is the norm for a space of only 2 GB. It is important that the device is not overloaded with software in large quantities. Then the gadget will not freeze and will work normally. Games may have problems such as freezing and blurry graphics. To increase functionality, it is recommended to purchase an additional Micro SD memory card.

For the average user, such features will be enough; the smartphone copes with basic productivity tasks. The launch speed of the camera, the sensor's response to commands, and the smoothness of switching between commands are significantly different from the operation of the flagship. If you update your smartphone's firmware, it may show better performance results.

Cameras

The Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 camera matches the characteristics of a budget gadget. The main camera of the phone is an 8 megapixel module with an f/2.2 aperture. These parameters allow you to cope with the peculiarities of shooting during daylight hours. Sometimes there are problems with autofocus, resulting in blurry photos. If the lighting is weak, then shooting will not be possible.

Under normal conditions, detail appears in the images. If you hold your smartphone tightly in your hand, you can take good photos. Then, when shooting, objects can be brought closer and even examined. The quality of color rendering can be improved, but this may lead to doubling of objects and a “ghost effect”. There are no halos from lamps when shooting indoors.

Photo

The 8 MP main camera provides good opportunities for taking high-quality pictures. If you take pictures in nature, where the wind blows, then the quality of the pictures is blurred.

Video

Video shooting when using the main camera is in Full HD, but the final quality level shows average capabilities. If the user wants to get constant shooting, this will not work. The video camera is designed only for infrequent recording of some fragments of particularly important significance.

The camera does not have an additional shooting mode or stabilization. The application provides a small number of modes; you can find several filters for getting good photos from the Huawei Y5 Prime 2018. When shooting video, stereo sound recording is provided at a fairly good level.

Front-camera

The capabilities of the front camera of Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 are especially pleasing when receiving video calls. The quality of photographs is best during daylight hours. Then the recognition of all colors by the lens is at a decent level. If the lighting is not bright enough, then the images will be produced with noise interference.

According to the manufacturer, the camera is equipped with support for HDR mode. But the operation of this function does not delight users. There is a portrait shooting mode function, when the background looks like fog. You can get a selfie with perfect facial skin. This feature is available to all Huawei models. At steep shooting angles, the image is distorted and stretched. The result is comical.

Sound and music playback quality

The sound reproduction quality of Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 should be much higher. Because the sound of music is dull. But a music lover can purchase better quality headphones than those that come with the device. Then the sound of your favorite tracks will become better.

The gadget has a function for using karaoke, which expands the possibilities of using the smartphone.

Communication capabilities

If the user is simply talking on the phone, the level of audibility is quite normal, clarity and absence of wheezing are noted. This device does not have an equalizer. You won’t be able to reconfigure the sound to your taste.

The operation of all modules does not cause problems and is characterized by good speed. The only negative is the slow operation of the navigator. He begins to react 5-10 minutes late.

operating system

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 is equipped with a processor with 4 cores. This is Mediatek MT6739, clocked at 1500 MHz. The budget chip is equipped with a Cortex-A53 core, with a Power VR GE 8100 graphics accelerator.

The gadget is characterized by support for memory cards with a capacity of 256 GB. Thanks to the powerful rechargeable battery, which is equipped with energy conservation technology, the device can operate uninterruptedly for a period of 62 hours if the user listens to music. 13 hours of video can also be obtained from this battery.

Thanks to the Android operating system version 8.1 and the EMUI 8.0 shell, during tests using this model of mobile device, it scored almost 35 thousand points, proving its compliance with the budget level. Despite the low level of performance of the smartphone, it performs well when solving simple functional tasks.

If you need to open applications and the browser, this does not cause any significant problems.

Autonomy

Comparing Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 with earlier models from this manufacturer allows us to conclude that this smartphone has good battery life. This is evidenced by the battery capacity of 3020 mAh. Despite the modest power indicators, we can say that they are quite sufficient for the diagonal sizes that this gadget displays. A day's work guarantee is a reality for the 2018 Huawei Y5 Prime.

If the owner of a smartphone actively uses the 4G Internet and turns on Wi-Fi, then there is a reduction in operating time. Then the time will be limited to 5 hours. If you just constantly use Wi-Fi, without a super-powerful Internet connection, you can count on six hours of smartphone operation.

An active user can work with a smartphone throughout the full daylight hours. Using the gentle mode, adjusting the operation of applications that run in the background, the battery will be discharged in one and a half to two days. A full charge is available in three hours.

Pros and cons of a smartphone

The Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 phone is a model that has received improved capabilities thanks to a progressive screen and fresh software.

The positive characteristics of the gadget are:

1. ergonomics of the device;
2. favorable price;
3. the presence of the Face Unlock function, which allows you to remove the screen lock by detecting the owner’s face;
4. practicality of the device;
5. good camera color;
6. stylish and presentable design in three popular colors;
7. the presence of an elongated screen;
8. an improved version of the speaker;
9. installation of the latest software version;
10. availability of budget headphones.

Among the disadvantages of Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, the following shortcomings can be identified:

1. lack of fingerprint scanner capabilities;
2. low level of productivity;
3. It’s quite difficult to play on such a smartphone - games freeze;
4. shooting requires good lighting, even wind can affect the clarity of the image;
5. The phone sound is quiet;
6. lack of NFC, as well as USB Type-C.

When listing the disadvantages, it is important to remember that the model is affordable. Therefore, it does not claim high performance indicators. This is a working device to perform simple basic functions that are provided in every smartphone.

Comparison with competitors

The competitor to Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, Redmi 6A, is similar in cost and characteristics. But we can note the presence of HSDPA speed and HSUPA speed capabilities in the first model. HSPA speed, on the contrary, is characteristic of the second type of smartphone.

The Redmi 6A body is larger and heavier. It has increased height and width. It is noteworthy that the screen parameters are practically the same. The differences in hardware are 2 GB of Prime memory versus 3.2 GB in Redmi, as well as 16 GB of internal memory versus 32 and 64 available from competitor Prime. In terms of color, Redmi offers gray and pink, but no black tone. The camera parameters are better than the Prime, but the Redmi also has autofocus. Sound, interface and multimedia options are similar in both models. The battery is slightly more powerful in the first sample.

If we compare the gadget with a sixth-generation smartphone from the same manufacturer, there are similar parameters for network requirements and availability of use. In terms of design, the sixth generation model is almost 2 mm wider and 5 mm narrower in thickness. The weight of the second gadget has increased by 8 g. The sixth model has improved screen parameters and changed hardware parameters. The camera of the sixth model has changed slightly, gaining the benefits of phase detection autofocus.

The sound, multimedia and interface parameters remain almost the same. The capacity of the battery is higher in the fifth smartphone model.

Final review

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 is a smartphone model from a Chinese manufacturer, which is a high-quality device. The gadget has advantages over its competitors. Among the positive aspects of a mobile device, the presence of a high-quality display, thoughtful ergonomics and the relevance of stable software stand out.

Among the disadvantages of Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, users highlight the low level of performance and mediocre capabilities of the main camera. But given the cost level of this mobile device, you should not be too strict about its parameters. The main focus of the gadget is to improve multimedia capabilities.

By studying review ratings, you can provide the following picture:

• the camera has 6 points, there are 10 of them;
• cost assessment – ​​9 points out of 10;
• the performance level shows 4 points out of ten;
• design assessment – ​​8 points;
• screen capabilities – 8 points.

It will be difficult for the average user to distinguish a mid-priced phone from a budget version due to the restraint of the design and the quality of the plastic. As users indicate, one cannot expect a miracle from this gadget. Since its cost indicates the simplicity of the model. Despite the mass of competitors, in terms of price-quality ratio this smartphone competes only with Redmi 6A. Although in many respects Prime is superior to its competitor.

But if a person needs a phone for calls and communication, and not for games, then this option will be beneficial both in cost and functionality. This gadget copes with the tasks that are intended for it in accordance with the cost.

The device is made of plastic, very easily soiled plastic. We haven't seen this for a long time. Usually, even Chinese state employees are already made of metal, but here the company stood out. True, there are problems with the assembly; the device creaks a little. It came out in three colors - black, blue and gold. It looks stylish, we have no complaints about the appearance, especially the blue model. The device is small, it is convenient to operate it with one hand, and it is also not slippery, which is also a definite plus of ergonomics. You won't find the usual details here - a fingerprint scanner, a notification sensor, NFC tags, speakers... STOP! WHAT? DYNAMICS? Indeed, there is no speaker on the smartphone; the speaker is responsible for it. An interesting and unique solution, but with this it is very convenient to listen to voice messages. So the solution is not the worst, in some ways it’s even convenient, plus the sound is directed at you. The manufacturer pleased us with a film for the screen, but did not include headphones. There is also no combined slot - 2 nanoSim + microSD, which is only praise in this case, since there is little built-in memory, but more on that later. Overall the design is great, but the build is not quite there. This is the result.

Width

Height

Thickness

Weight

Shell

The device runs on Android 8.1, regularly receives updates, but all you need to know is that the device is simply unrealistically thoughtful, it takes a very long time to open applications, and the interface does not work smoothly. Among the interesting settings, we can note the possibility of changing the positions of the control buttons, unlocking the screen with a double tap, and the smartlock function, which allows you to unlock the smartphone in “familiar” places. There are no functional features as such. There is, of course, face unlocking, but it comes with the update and does not work like on flagships. The icons are not even very beautiful, but this is pure nit-picking on our part.

Specifications

• CPU

  MediaTek MT6739 4 x 1.5 GHz

• Video processor

A low-level processor - a 4-core Mediatek MT6739 - is responsible for the operation of the interface and the smartphone as a whole. And for the PowerVR GE8100 graphics. A very economical solution; a weaker processor today is probably hard to find. We'll tell you further how this affects performance.

Memory

The device has 16 GB of internal memory. Be prepared that half will go under the system. RAM - 2 GB. This is enough to keep 2-3 applications in memory, if more, they will open again. The lack of memory can be closed by inserting microSD up to 128 GB. To do this, you will not need to donate one of the SIM cards.

Connection

Huawei presentations say that the smartphone is designed for communication. Indeed, the device has absolutely no problems with network reception due to the plastic case. Moreover, you can hear your interlocutor perfectly. You will also be heard well, thanks to noise cancellation. And many will be pleased with the presence of FM radio.

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updated as new information becomes available and published after careful review

Connectors and buttons

Above:
Headphone jack.

Bottom:
Microphone, microUSB.

Left:
Memory card slot and 2 nano sim