Overall Score
55.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5164)55.4
Performance(#9398)54.3
Camera(#5920)42.1
Display(#5083)70.5
Battery(#8789)43.5
Build(#515)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Y5 (2017)
Short Review
- The Huawei Y5 (2017) features a compact design with dimensions of 143.8 x 72 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 150g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737T chipset with a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 2GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The 3000mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, the software experience is basic and may feel outdated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Gold, Pink, Blue, White, and Gray.
- Notably, it retains a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Huawei Y5 (2017) is a straightforward device aimed at essential smartphone functions.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Y5 III, Huawei Y5 3
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.8 x 72 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Pink, Blue, White, Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes