Overview of the smartphone Huawei Y5 Prime 2018

As soon as old smartphones fail, the question arises, how to choose a high-quality and inexpensive phone? In this article, we will consider a novelty 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. Buyers are happy to buy Huawei products, completely forgetting about 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 terms of quality and functionality, especially considering the affordable prices. That is why the demand for products is growing, and the company continues to produce new gadgets. In May of this year, the manufacturer presented a model - Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, a review of which you can find below.

Main characteristics

Design

This model is made in a classic style, without frills in its design. You can choose the color of the 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 minuses - users note that it is this coating that gets dirty more often and requires more care. Speaking about the appearance of the device, it is impossible not 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 brilliant Huawei inscription. The physical keys are habitually located on the right, the USB connectors are at the bottom, and for the headphones, at the top.

Dimensions

This model fits 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 is 146.5mm high, 70.9mm wide, 8.3mm thick and weighs 145 grams. As you can see, the dimensions are adequate, while the screen is not infringed in any way, which is another advantage of this model.

Screen

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

Processor Huawei Y5 Prime 2018

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 worth noting that the processor is not too fast. The graphics processor, whose main goal is to provide comfort and show the phone from the best side when it comes to video games, in this model is the PowerVR GE8100, which has a frequency of 570 MHz. We can say that the phone will not "pull" resource-intensive games without slowing down the main processor.

The RAM is single channel and has 2 GB. As for the built-in memory that is completely available 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 functions of the phone. It is worth noting that in this model you can use two SIM cards at once. Also, do 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. Today's consumers are very serious about the quality of photos and videos, and this model can provide you with high quality photos, with the help of an 8-megapixel camera. Also Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 records video in 1080 resolution. The camera has autofocus and LED flash. This model has the following options:

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

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

smart lock

Huawei cares about the safety of its users, so 4 protection options are presented. Firstly, the phone will not be blocked while it is in physical contact with you, but this will not surprise anyone. Other, more interesting features include: "Safe Places" - the phone is not blocked in certain geolocations that you choose, "Safe Devices" - the gadget will be unlocked by being near a specific device you select, as well as "Voice Match" - voice unlock . In addition, in the entire line of Y smartphones, including Huawei Y5 Prime 2018, it becomes possible to unlock with your face, but it is in this model that this feature 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 the following sensors: Accelerometer, Light sensor, Proximity sensor. Speaking about the phone's 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 plan to play games, use the Internet, shoot videos and take pictures, then keep the charger close, the phone will last for 10-15 hours.

Speaking about the features of this model, one cannot fail to mention face unlock, and although all other representatives of the Y line already have this feature, Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 will receive this feature 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 you can charge your phone.

Please note that headphones are not included.

Price

Many of the shortcomings of this model justify its cheapness, then the question arises, how much does 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 leaves much to be desired. Again, this is due to the fact that users have completely different lifestyles and requirements for the phone. Therefore, before buying a gadget, based on its advantages and disadvantages, you should analyze whether it suits you, you should take into account the role of the phone in everyday life, at work, etc.

Advantages:

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

Flaws:

• The phone is not designed for resource-intensive games;
• Insufficient processor power;
• Only one speaker, as a result, poor sound quality.

Conclusion: Of course, this model cannot boast of too many advantages, but let's not forget about its low cost and good functionality. Summing up, we can say that 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, this model is perfect for children and teenagers, the child will be satisfied with 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 cannot play games for a long time for obvious reasons. This option is also suitable for representatives of the older generation, who, according to them, do not need all these new trends. Only the most necessary functions without frills and a pleasant price.