The Huawei Y9A has officially entered the Nigerian market. The budget smartphone comes with a notch-less display, pop-up selfie camera, Helio G80 chipset and a 64MP quad rear camera. It literally ticks all the boxes of what is essential in a low budget device and looks to compete with others in the market like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. If you’re interested in this smartphone, it is in your best interest to know its full specs and features by reading our review.
Huawei Y9a Key Specs
- 6.63″ FHD+ display
- 8GB/128GB memory
- Helio G80 SoC
- Octa-core 2.0GHz
- 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP main camera
- 16MP pop-up selfie camera
- Android 10 (EMUI 10.1)
- 4,200 mAh battery
Design and Display
The look and feel of the Huawei Y9a are definitely captivating. It comes in an enchanting 3D arc design with nano-textured surface and comfortable grip. The rear camera module adopts the classic halo design that is worth mentioning. The phone comes in Space Silver, Sakura Pink, and Midnight Black body colours. In terms of dimensions and weight, the Y9A measures 163.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm and weighs 197 grams.
Notch-less display leads to boundless and unlimited fun. The Huawei phone sports an Ultra FullView display that measures 6.63″ and reaches a 92% screen-to-body ratio. It features 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio and 397 PPI density. Even the selfie camera is hidden away from the phone’s display, so you have a much wider view to watch videos, read the news, and even play mobile games.
Hardware and Software
Powering the Y9A is MediaTek Helio G80 chipset and is paired with an 8GB RAM. The chipset features an Octa-core 2.0GHz processor and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. Store your favourite photos and videos on the phone’s 128GB storage. Running the software is Google’s Android 10 OS with EMUI 10.1 UI which allows you to take a screenshot by just knocking on the phone’s screen twice. It’s no longer news that Huawei phones do not support Google Play Store and Services. The company is replacing that with the “AppGallery” – a boutique store of apps to search, download, manage and share your favourite mobile apps. Alongside the Huawei’s AppGallery is the “Petal Search” – a gateway to download millions of apps easily.
Camera and Battery
The rear module of the Huawei Y9A is equipped with a 64MP f/1.8 main lens with PDAF, an 8MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens with 120° FoV, a 2MP f/2.4 macro lens and a 2MP f/2.4 depth lens. The camera setup is backed by an advanced AI technology, making it possible for it to read scenes and cooperate seamlessly as you take photos whether in sunlight or dark environment.
Notable features of the camera is a Super Night Shot thanks to a 51200 ISO and noise reduction algorithm and an EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) technology to help you record stable handheld videos when the camera shakes. For selfies, the phone uses the common pop-up mechanism to bring out a 16MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie camera with HDR.
The Huawei Y9a is built with long battery life and quick charging speed. It features a 4,200 mAh capacity with AI power-saving technology and supports 40W Huawei SuperCharge. You can restore up to 70% battery life with just 30 minutes of charging.
Huawei Y9a Complete Specs
Launch
- Announced: September 2020
- Status: September 2020
Design [ Build Factor], Display and Colour Options
- Dimension: Height- 163.5mm * Width- 76.5mm * Thickness- 9mm
- Weight: 197 grams
- Build Quality: –
- Screen Display Type: IPS LCD
- Screen Size: 6.63″
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
- Aspect Ratio: 20:9
- Display Protection: Glass
- Notch: No
- Multi-touch screen: Yes
- Colour Options: Space Silver, Sakura Pink, Midnight Black
Operating System and Memory
- Operating System: Android 10 (EMUI 10.1)
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G80
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- RAM: 8GB
- Built-in Storage Capacity: 128GB
- Card Slot: Yes, up to 256GB
Rear and Front Camera Rating
- Rear Camera Sensor: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
- Selfie Camera Sensor: 16MP
- Camera Features: Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Super Night Shot, EIS
- Video Recording: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Wireless Network Bands and Connectivity Options
- Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- 5G Network Bands: No
- 4G Network Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 – FRL-L22
- 3G Network Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 2G Network Bands: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- FM Radio: No
- GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- NFC: No
Sound Quality and Multimedia Support
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Speaker Location: Bottom
- Sound Enhancement Features: Yes
- Audio Jack Type: Yes, 3.5mm audio jack
- Video Support Formats: H.264 (Baseline / Main / High profile), MPEG4 (Simple profile / ASP) and other video formats
- Audio Support formats: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC +, MP3, AMR – NB and WB, APE, WAV
Battery
- Battery Capacity: Non-removable Li-Po 4,200 mAh
- Wireless Charging: NO
- Fast Charging: 40W
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor (rear-mounted), Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass
Price and Availability
The Huawei Y9A is expected to cost around N109,000-N110,000 in Nigeria
