Huawei Y-series of smartphones

2020

Huawei Y8p, Y6p и Y5p

On May 21, 2020, HUAWEI announced the launch of three Y-series smartphones - HUAWEI Y5p, Y6p and Y8p in Russia. The devices belong to the middle price segment and are designed specifically for young users. The presented smartphones are distinguished by improved photo capabilities and long-term operation of devices. Also, HUAWEI Y8p/ Y6p smartphones support the NFC function for instant payment for goods and services (works using the Wallet application).

According to the manufacturer, HUAWEI Y8p/ Y6p/ Y5p smartphones have received the latest version of the EMUI 10.1 operating system and support a number of functions that make using devices more pleasant and intuitive. For example, the EROFS file system automatically compresses files of pre-installed applications, which saves up to 2 GB of memory, the playback speed can be increased by up to 20%, and the built-in memory is freed by 14%. Smartphones are preinstalled with the HUAWEI AppGallery branded app store. A large selection of content is available to users in the HUAWEI Video, HUAWEI Music and HUAWEI Reader applications, whose libraries are continuously replenished with the participation of content providers that cooperate with HUAWEI on an ongoing basis.

As noted in HUAWEI, the smartphone Y8p a balance between modern technologies that provide high performance and availability, which makes the device the best choice for young users. The smartphone has a Full HD + screen, a capacious battery, a triple camera with a 48 MP lens. HUAWEI Y8p is equipped with a USB Type-C port, guaranteeing fast data transfer, a 4,000mAh battery and 4GB + 128GB internal storage. The smartphone has a thin 7.7 mm body and weighs about 163 grams, with a screen to body ratio of 90.17%. HUAWEI Y8p 's 6.3-inch screen has a built-in fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking. Compared to previous generations, the unlocking area has been increased by 6%, and thanks to the improved technology, the percentage of successful unlocks has increased significantly.

The main triple camera of the smartphone consists of a 48 MP lens, a wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 120 degrees and a 2 MP sensor with a bokeh effect. The 16MP front camera supports HDR mode for taking selfies. Depending on the lighting, intelligent algorithms compensate for the difference in backlight, preserving the details and colors of the frame. Night shooting mode makes images clearer and brighter. The smartphone camera also allows you to create personnel with a long shutter speed of up to six seconds.

HUAWEI Y8p is equipped with its own photo assistant based on artificial intelligence technology - Master AI, which recognizes objects, their size and position in the image and optimizes them according to algorithms. The technology can recognize more than 500 scenarios in 21 categories (for example, sky, snow, plants, dogs, food, fireworks, concert, etc.), HUAWEI emphasized.

HUAWEI Y8p runs on a 12nm Kirin 710F processor consisting of four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores.

The HUAWEI Y6p smartphone is equipped with a 6.3-inch screen capable of transmitting saturated shades, a capacious 5000 mAh battery, complemented by 64 GB of internal memory. The screen-to-body ratio of HUAWEI Y6p is 88.4%. HUAWEI Y6p has a triple main camera setup consisting of a 13 MP main lens with an f/1.8 aperture, a 5 MP wide-angle lens with a 120-degree viewing angle and a 2 MP depth sensor. The 8MP front camera is equipped with artificial intelligence algorithms that help you take a clear, detailed selfie. HUAWEI Y6p runs on an eight-core Mediatek MT6762R processor, four cores run at 2.0 GHz, and four more cores run at 1.5 GHz. The smartphone supports a set of intelligent technologies for smooth operation.

According to the manufacturer, HUAWEI Y6 is capable of supporting up to 16 hours of video playback, up to 32 hours of video playback from a smartphone, up to 20 hours of use - 4GInternet up to 36 hours of 4G conversations per full charge. Thanks to the power saving mode, HUAWEI Y6p uses all the capabilities of a capacious 5000 mAh battery. In this mode, the smartphone uses only certain applications such as Phone"," "Messages" and "Contacts," increasing the duration of work. Even if only 5% of the battery is left, the smartphone will be able to work up to 12 hours. HUAWEI Y6p supports reverse charging technology: when connected via an OTG cable (up to 5V/1.2A), the smartphone can charge another device like an external battery. In addition, HUAWEI Y6p also supports backing up data fast transfer to another Android smartphone at speeds up to 60 MB/s.

In Party Mode, multiple smartphones HUAWEI Y6p can play the same music at the same time to create a surround effect by connecting over a mobile network or through. And Wi-Fi thanks to the proprietary Histen 6.0 technology, HUAWEI Y6p provides surround sound and noise cancellation when using headphones, according to HUAWEI.

HUAWEI Y5p with an updated design features a 5.45-inch screen. The smartphone has 32 GB of internal memory, a capacious 3020 mAh battery and an 8 MP main camera. The updated design of the HUAWEI smartphone Y5p designed taking into account the peculiarities of the grip in the hand, which, according to the manufacturer, guarantees comfortable use of the device for a long time. The thin side bezels of the HD + screen provide comfort when watching multimedia content, while keeping the device compact. The smartphone has an 8 MP main camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a 5 MP front camera, and also supports HDR mode and face recognition.

According to the manufacturer, HUAWEI Y5p runs on an eight-core Mediatek MT6762R processor and copes well with everyday tasks. Built-in 32 GB memory allows you to store the necessary data. And for those who want to expand the smartphone's memory, there is a dual SIM slot - it supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 512 GB. The 3020 mAh battery of the smartphone provides up to 17 hours of continuous video playback or up to 13 hours of continuous 4G Internet use.

Prices and availability in Russia:

• The HUAWEI Y8p smartphone (4 GB + 128 GB) from May 26, 2020 will be available for pre-order, from June 5, 2020 the device will be on sale at a price of 16,999 rubles. Available colors: midnight black; light blue; emerald green (only in the HUAWEI online store).
• HUAWEI Y6p (3 GB + 64 GB) at a price of 10,999 rubles on sale from June 5, 2020. Available colors: midnight black, emerald green.
• HUAWEI Y5p (2 GB + 32 GB) at a price of 6,999 rubles on sale from June 5, 2020. Available colors: Black; blue; green

Huawei Y6s

On January 22, 2020, Huawei announced the start of sales of the HUAWEI Y6s smartphone. The model received a display with thin bezels and a diagonal of 6.09 inches and an expanded built-in storage. HUAWEI Y6s offers high performance for a comfortable user experience, from using mobile apps and video games to watching audio and video content.

According to the manufacturer, HUAWEI Y6s received 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage and a slot for memory cards up to 512 GB. The smartphone copes with resource-intensive tasks without lags and braking. The proprietary file HUAWEI Extendable Read-Only File System (EROFS) saves free space, additionally saving the user about 2 GB of memory.

The HUAWEI Y6s smartphone is equipped with an 8-core processor with a clock speed of large 2.3 GHz cores and the EMUI 9.1 operating system - this combination of software and hardware components ensures high speed and smooth interface reactions. The intelligent algorithm in the background clears the system cache and automatically defragments the disk. When there is less than 30% free space left on the disk, the system reminds the user to delete unnecessary files. To simplify navigation, the EMUI 9.1 interface supports gesture recognition, Huawei emphasized.

As noted in Huawei, the Y6s smartphone is equipped with a 6.09-inch screen with a resolution of 1560×720 pixels. The front camera, ambient light sensor and the thinnest receiver are located in a miniature teardrop-shaped notch at the top of the screen, which made it possible to increase its area to almost 90% of the surface of the device. Combined with thin side bezels, the large HUAWEI Y6s screen provides comfortable video and photo viewing. To avoid overwork of the eyes with prolonged use of the smartphone, the Y6s received the Eye Comfort function, certified by TÜV Rheinland and reducing the proportion of blue light dangerous to the eyes in the screen backlight spectrum. The intelligent algorithm adjusts the color temperature and brightness of the backlight, reducing the stress on vision.

According to the manufacturer, the main 13 MP camera HUAWEI Y6s will provide images with high detail. An aperture lens with an f/1.8 aperture provides high sensitivity by absorbing 50% more light than standard f/2.2 aperture lenses. All this allows you to create clear pictures even in the evening, in low light conditions. HUAWEI Y6s also received a front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels, which, thanks to the backlight of the screen, creates clear and expressive selfies even in minimal light.

HUAWEI Y6s delivers pure, rich sound: HUAWEI SuperSound technology increases the maximum volume to 6dB and doubles the sound pressure level.

HUAWEI Y6s is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 3020 mA×ch. Thanks to an intelligent power saving algorithm, the smartphone provides long-term autonomous work, the manufacturer says. Face recognition technology and a fingerprint scanner are responsible for protecting personal data and personal information. The unlocking function by face recognition in low light automatically increases the brightness of the screen, which allows it to work more reliably in the evening.

HUAWEI Y6s on sale from January 24, 2020 at a suggested retail price of 9,999 rubles. The smartphone is presented in Russia in two colors: shining black and light purple.

2019

Huawei Y9s

On December 17, 2019, HUAWEI presented on the Russian market a smartphone of the democratic price segment HUAWEI Y9s, combining modern design and advanced technological solutions.

As noted in HUAWEI, the Y9s smartphone is equipped with a large frameless screen with a diagonal of 6.59 inches and a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels, which provides high detail and high-quality color reproduction. A thin speaker built into the upper frame of the case, a retractable front camera, as well as an ambient light sensor located at the bottom made it possible to maximize the size of the display with the available dimensions of the device, without compromising visual comfort with cutouts or holes.

To reduce eye fatigue when reading and watching videos for a long time, HUAWEI Y9s received TÜV Rheinland certified Eye Comfort mode. In this mode, the screen blocks the blue component of the backlight spectrum harmful to vision and adjusts the brightness in accordance with ambient lighting conditions, providing comfort when using the device at any time of the day, HUAWEI emphasized.

The triple main camera of the smartphone consists of a main module with a resolution of 48 MP, an ultra-wide-angle module with a resolution of 8 MP and a 2 MP module for determining the depth of the scene, which is necessary for the correct application of special effects. The camera received a set of proprietary intelligent image processing algorithms, including three-dimensional modeling of studio lighting when shooting portraits, an intelligent scene recognition function, as well as a night shooting mode from hands, which allows you to take high-quality photos with an exposure of up to six seconds, the manufacturer says.

According to the manufacturer, the HUAWEI Y9s smartphone is built on the basis processor Kirin 710F and operates under the control of the interface, EMUI 9.1 which ensures the speed and smoothness of reactions with low energy consumption. It received 6 GB of RAM and built-in 128 GB storage with full support for dual-channel storages UFS2.1 technology and proprietary file Extendable Read-Only File System (EROFS), which provides more efficient memory use for storing photos, videos and music tracks. The smartphone is equipped with a battery with a nominal capacity of 4000 mA×ch, which provides autonomous operation throughout the day.

The fingerprint scanner in HUAWEI Y9s is built into the side power button. This solution has improved the convenience of unlocking the screen with one hand.

In Russia, HUAWEI Y9s is presented in two colors: light blue and midnight black. The protective glass of the screen smoothly passes into a rounded central frame and a rear glass panel. The body of the Y9s in a light blue shade has been nanotextured and polished, consisting of 21 stages - this technology gives the body an unusual glow and 3D effect, according to HUAWEI.

The HUAWEI Y9s smartphone will be available to Russian customers from December 20 and will be sold only in DNS stores. The recommended price of the device is 17,990 rubles.

Huawei Y6 2019 и Huawei Y7 2019

On March 1, 2019, the company Huawei introduced two smartphone Y lines - HUAWEI Y6 2019 and HUAWEI Y7 2019.

The HUAWEI Y6 2019 smartphone received a 6.09-inch bezel-less Dewdrop Display screen. The miniature drop-shaped cutout, which houses the front camera, lighting and proximity sensors, speaker and front flash, provides visual comfort and almost does not take away the useful screen area, which occupies 87% of the front surface of the smartphone, Huawei noted.

According to the manufacturer, the Dewdrop Display screen offers users an easier way to interact with the device - full-screen gestures. For example, swiping up from the bottom border allows you to go to the home screen. Swipe from the left or right border to the center returns to the previous screen. Holding a bottom-up swipe activates a list of recently used applications.

TÜV Rheinland-certified vision protection technology adjusts color temperature and brightness, reducing eye fatigue when working with a smartphone for a long time. A special algorithm increases the brightness of the screen when exposed to direct sunlight, providing visual comfort in any lighting conditions, according to Huawei. There is also an algorithm for expanding the dynamic range, which improves the detail of light and dark areas of the image during video viewing.

According to information for March 2019, HUAWEI smartphones Y6 presented in Russia in three colors, including sapphire blue, amber brown with an artificial leather texture and midnight black.

HUAWEI smartphones Y6 2019 received a 13 MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, which provides high quality when shooting at any time of the day. Equipped with an 8 MP flash, the front camera has received intelligent portrait enhancement algorithms that allow you to take naturalistic selfies in a wide variety of shooting conditions. When applying effects, the algorithms take into account the color and tone of the model's skin, providing optimal results, Huawei emphasized.

According to the developer, despite the miniature size, HUAWEI Y6 2019 received a powerful speaker system. Built-in high-voltage amplifier (11 V) and HUAWEI Supersound technology allow you to reach a volume of 6 dB. Laboratory testing has shown that smartphones sound 30% louder than their predecessors. Support for 7.1 surround sound technology and party mode allows you to combine up to 8 HUAWEI smartphones into a single speaker system. The built-in FM antenna provides access to additional music content.

The proprietary EMUI 9.0 interface presented in HUAWEI Y6 2019 is simple to configure. The number of menu items has been reduced by 10%. Facial recognition technology allows you to unlock the device without touching the screen even in low light conditions. Optimization of the built-in storage made it possible to significantly compress the pre-installed applications, saving an additional 2 GB for user files, Huawei noted.

HUAWEI Y6 series smartphones are equipped with a battery with a nominal capacity of 3,020 mAh and intelligent energy saving technology, which, according to the manufacturer, provide up to 10 hours of battery life in 4G networks, up to 73 hours of continuous music listening and up to 16 hours of video demonstration.

The HUAWEI Y7 smartphone is built on the basis of an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Additional space for storing files provides support for memory cards with a capacity of up to 512 GB. The device has three independent slots: two for sim-cards and one for microSD cards. The 6.26-inch screen has a 1520×720 resolution with a pixel density of 269 PPI.

The HUAWEI Y7 smartphone is equipped with a front camera with an 8 MP sensor and a dual main camera, consisting of modules with a resolution of 13 MP and 2 MP. The 3900 mAh battery supports up to 37 hours of voice conversations in 3G networks and up to 724 hours of standby time in LTE networks (Huawei laboratory data).

As of March 2019, HUAWEI Y7 smartphones are available in midnight black and bright blue, 8.1 mm thick with a weight of 168 g.

Sales of HUAWEI Y6 2019 and HUAWEI Y7 2019 smartphones will start on March 7, 2019 at the recommended retail prices of 9,490 rubles and 12,990 rubles, respectively.

2018

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018

On July 2, 2018, Huawei introduced the Y-series smartphone Huawei Y5 Prime 2018.

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 is equipped with a FullView screen with HD + resolution and a diagonal of 5.45 inches. Thanks to the aspect ratio of the 18:9 screen, the smartphone turned out to be compact. At the same time, 12.5% more information is placed on the FullView screen, which allows you to see more details of the image and text, according to Huawei.

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 smartphone

According to information provided by the company, the main 13 MP camera of the smartphone received HDR technology with the possibility of subsequent processing of images. A large set of filters and panoramic shooting mode make mobile photography easier and more interesting. The 5 MP front camera is equipped with adjustable backlight, which automatically determines the nature of external lighting and adjusts it, making self-portraits brighter and more expressive. The backlight also supports manual adjustment.

Operating system Android 8.1.0 allows you to maximize the capabilities of the hardware components of the smartphone, while ensuring efficient use of battery power and smooth operation of the interface and applications, noted in Huawei.

According to the developer, Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 has received a whole set of useful features that simplify many routine operations. Among them are a screenshot with a touch of three fingers and a mode for changing the color temperature of the Eye Comfort screen. The smartphone also supports karaoke mode, which is activated when the user connects headphones to a smartphone and launches a karaoke app. Another function is the sound amplification mode, which provides comfortable communication by phone even in noisy rooms. The smartphone automatically detects a high noise level during a call and prompts the user to activate the amplification mode by pressing the volume key.

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 smartphone

As noted in Huawei, to maximize the use of the capabilities of the 3020 battery mA∙ch Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 received a set of energy-saving functions and technologies Power Saving 6.0, which optimize power consumption, extending the battery life of the device. Another feature of the smartphone is three independent slots that allow you to simultaneously use two SIM cards and a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 256 GB.

In Russia, Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 has been available to buyers since June 2018. The recommended retail price of the model in gold, black and blue colors is 7990 rubles.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018

On May 23, 2018, Huawei introduced the Y-series smartphone Huawei Y6 Prime 2018.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with a FullView screen with a diagonal of 5.7 inches and HD + resolution for comfortable viewing of videos, web pages, reading texts. Despite the large screen diagonal, the smartphone is comfortable to hold in your hand due to the curved 2,5D glass of the front panel, thin body and ergonomic design, according to Huawei.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 smartphone

According to information provided by Huawei, the Y6 Prime 2018 smartphone received a high-quality audio system. The sound volume of Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 reaches 88 dB. The smartphone has a built-in karaoke function. The mode is activated when the user connects headphones to a smartphone and launches a karaoke app or live stream. The device also supports group music playback. In this mode, users can combine up to 8 smartphones into a single audio system with surround sound. Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 is equipped with Huawei Histen technology with three sound options. Thanks to it, the smartphone is able to provide optimal sound both when listening to music through speakers and in headphones.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 supports two screen unlock technologies: face recognition and fingerprint scanning, which allows you to unlock your smartphone in various situations. The recognition algorithm quickly and accurately recognizes the face by 1024 parameters, and the fingerprint scanner is able to unlock the device in just 0.37 seconds, Huawei emphasized.

The Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 smartphone received an 8 MP front and 13 MP main cameras. An intelligent correction system allows you to automatically determine the nature of face lighting and adjust the brightness level of the front flash to create naturalistic self-portraits. The device also received additional filters based on augmented reality technology.

Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 smartphone

According to the developer, the EMUI 8.0 interface, built on the basis of OS Android 8.0, guarantees the high comfort of everyday use of the device. For additional convenience, the smartphone has Huawei proprietary technologies, for example, a floating navigation button. Other features include support for the Game Suite, a dual interface, a Bluetooth three-finger screen shot, a split screen for efficient multitasking, and a one-handed control mode.

The Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 smartphone received a battery with a nominal capacity of 3000 mAh, which, together with Power Saving 6.0 power saving functions, provides up to 14 hours of video viewing or up to 57 hours of listening to music (according to testing in the Huawei laboratory).

The smartphone supports the installation of two Nano SIM cards with the ability to work in Dual SIM Dual Standby mode, optionally - an additional memory card with a capacity of up to 256 GB.

In Russia, sales of the Huawei Y6 Prime 2018 model in blue, gold and black started in May 2018. The recommended retail price is 8,790 rubles.

2017: Huawei Y3 2017

Huawei in July 2017 announced the start of sales of the Y3 2017 smartphone, which replaced the Huawei Y3II model. The device received a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 854×480 pixels, a more powerful processor and battery and an updated case design.

The 8 MP main camera with a relative hole is F2.0 equipped with panoramic shooting functions, portrait improvements and timelapse, which turn the smartphone into a full-fledged tool for creativity and self-expression, and fast autofocus will save time and not miss a single important moment, the company said.

Huawei Y3 2017 is equipped with a loud and clear speaker that guarantees good hearing ability even in high noise conditions and provides high quality when playing multimedia content and calling.

Huawei Y3 2017. Photo: Huawei.ru

Together with a 2200 mAh battery, the advanced power management features built into the smartphone increase the autonomy of the device. With a low battery charge, the smartphone reminds the user to switch to Ultra Power Saving Mode, which extends battery life. Phone Manager helps you clear your smartphone's memory of unnecessary files to restore system performance and performance.

The Y3 2017 also received a 4-core Cortex A7 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage. If necessary, the internal memory of the device can be expanded using microSD cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.

Huawei Y3 2017 went on sale at a suggested retail price of 5,990 rubles. In Russia, the smartphone is available in gold and gray body colors.