Smartphone Review Huawei Y5 Prime 2018

As soon as old smartphones fail, the question arises of how to choose a high-quality and inexpensive phone? In this article, we will consider a new product from one of the best and most reliable Chinese manufacturers - Huawei. This company has already firmly established itself in the home appliance market in recent years. Customers are happy to purchase Huawei products, completely forgetting the belief that all Chinese products are of poor quality. Of course, this manufacturer is not on a par with Apple or Samsung, but, in fact, it does not pretend to be.

Indeed, the models of this company are quite good in quality and functionality, especially given the affordable prices. That is why the demand for products is growing, and the company continues to release new gadgets. In May of this year, the manufacturer presented a model - Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, with an overview of which you can find below.

Main characteristics

Design

This model is made in a classic style, without any excesses in its design. You can choose the color of your phone. The line includes blue, gold and black colors. The back panel is made of matte plastic. This has its certain advantages - the smartphone is more comfortable in the hand and looks, moreover, stylish, among the disadvantages - users note that it is such a coating that gets dirty more often and requires more care. Speaking about the appearance of the device, one cannot fail to mention the camera equipped with a flash, which is located on the top left. The company logo is also located on the case, and in front, under the screen, there is a shiny Huawei inscription. The physical keys are usually located on the right, the USB connectors are on the bottom, and for the headphones, on the top.

Dimensions

This model lies comfortably in the hand and does not strive to win the title of "shovel", as many users call updated gadgets from other manufacturers. The phone's height is 146.5mm, width - 70.9mm, thickness - 8.3mm and weight - 145 grams. As you can see, the dimensions are adequate, while the screen is in no way infringed, which is another advantage of this model.

Screen

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 has a 5.45-inch screen. Thanks to the aspect ratio of 18: 9, watching movies on such a display will be comfortable. For the most advanced buyers, it is also worth noting the pixel density - 295 ppi, color depth - 24 bit, and the type of matrix - IPS. The screen has a resolution of 720 x 1440, and also occupies 74% of the surface of the entire gadget. In addition, the colors and their contrast can be adjusted, thus reducing the strain on the eyes, the Eye Confort function can help with this, including.

Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 processor

This model is equipped with a MediaTek MT6739 processor, which has a frequency of 1500 MHz, however, the platform is not yet sufficiently adapted, so it is fair to say that the processor is not too fast. The GPU, the main goal of which is to provide comfort and show the phone at its best when it comes to video games, this model has a PowerVR GE8100, clocked at 570 MHz. We can say that the phone will not be able to handle resource-intensive games without slowing down the work of the main processor.

The RAM is single-channel and has 2 GB.As for the built-in memory, fully accessible to you, this model has 16 gigabytes, which is quite the best option, although for certain users this volume may not be enough, but you can always connect a memory card and expand the phone's functions. It is worth noting that in this model you can use two SIM cards at once. Let's not forget to mention the operating system - Android 8.1 Oreo.

Camera

Let's talk about the camera, a very important component of any smartphone. Modern consumers take the quality of photo and video shooting very seriously, and this model may well provide you with high quality photos, in this it is helped by an 8 megapixel camera. Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 also records video in 1080 resolution. The camera has autofocus and LED flash. This model has the following options:

• Panoramic shooting;
• Digital zoom;
• Burst shooting;
• Exposure compensation;
• ISO setting;
• Touch focus;
• Scene selection mode;
• HDR shooting;
• Face recognition;
• Self-timer.

The front camera has less megapixels, only 5, but this trend is typical for many models, both Huawei and other manufacturers.

Smart Lock

Huawei cares about the safety of its users, so there are 4 options for protection. Firstly, the phone will not be blocked while it is in physical contact with you, but this will not surprise anyone. Other, more interesting functions include: "Safe places" - the phone is not locked in certain geolocations that you choose, "Safe devices" - the gadget will be unlocked being near a certain device you have chosen, as well as "Voice Match" - voice unlocking ... In addition, in the entire line of Y smartphones, Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, including, there is the possibility of face unlocking, but it is in this model that such a function will appear only in one of the next software updates.

Other functions

Of course, this smartphone has the ability to connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The phone has such sensors: Accelerometer, Light sensor, Proximity sensor. Speaking of the phone battery, it is worth noting its capacity - 3020mAh. In simple terms, the device will work for a day or two without recharging when using its most basic functions. If you are planning to play games, use the Internet, shoot videos and take pictures, then keep the charger close, the phone will be enough for 10-15 hours.

Speaking about the features of this model, one cannot fail to mention face unlocking, and although all other representatives of the Y line have this feature already, Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 will get this opportunity in the next software update.

Equipment

Together with the phones themselves, the manufacturer releases a protective film, instructions, a warranty card, a key with which you can easily open the SIM card slot, as well as a USB cable for connecting to a computer and an adapter for it, with which you be able to charge your phone.

Please note that there are no headphones in the package bundle.

Price

Many shortcomings of this model justify its cheapness, then the question arises, how much does the Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 cost? The price of this gadget is very reasonable - 130 - 150 dollars, so most consumers can afford to buy this model.

Owner reviews

In fact, the opinions of many are divided - some consider this phone to be fast enough, others argue that the processor frequency is poor. Again, this is due to the fact that users have very different lifestyles and phone requirements. Therefore, before buying a gadget, based on its advantages and disadvantages, you should analyze whether it will suit you, you should take into account the role of the phone in everyday life, at work, etc.

Advantages:

• Affordable price;
• Versatile design;
• Sufficient amount of memory;
• The phone supports 2 SIM cards;
• Holds a charge well.

Disadvantages:

• The phone is not designed for demanding games;
• Insufficient processor power;
• Only one speaker, resulting in poor sound quality.

Output: of course, this model cannot boast too many advantages, but let's not forget about its low cost and, at the same time, good functionality. To summarize, we can say - Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 is not suitable for lovers of high-quality photos or advanced games. This gadget is aimed at the average consumer and may well satisfy his needs.

Also, such a model is perfect for children and adolescents, the child will suit a modern and stylish look, as well as convenient smartphone functions, and parents will be pleased with the favorable price and the fact that children simply will not be able to play games for a long time for obvious reasons. Also, this option is suitable for representatives of the older generation, who, according to them, do not need all these new trends. Only the most needed functions, no frills and a nice price.