Overall Score
55.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5163)55.4
Performance(#9389)54.3
Camera(#5916)42.1
Display(#5070)70.5
Battery(#8771)43.5
Build(#511)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Y5II
Short Review
- The Huawei Y5II features a compact design with dimensions of 143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 135g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 1GB of RAM, providing adequate responsiveness for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is a 2 MP sensor.
- The battery capacity is 2200mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with EMUI 3.1, the software experience is basic but functional.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Obsidian Black and Arctic White.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Huawei Y5II is a straightforward smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Y5 2, Huawei Honor 5, Huawei Honor Play 5, Huawei Honor 5 Play
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 MT6735P (28 nm) - 4G modelMediatek MT6582 - 3G model
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 - 4G modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G model
GPUMali-T720MP2 - 4G modelMali-400MP2 - 3G model
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsObsidian Black, Arctic White, Sand Gold, Rose Pink, Sky Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes