Overall Score
42.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3276)42.4
Performance(#2751)74.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#1642)73.2
Connectivity(#2862)58.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
Short Review
- The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) features a sleek design with a glass front and plastic back, measuring 163.5 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm and weighing 196.8g.
- It boasts a 6.59-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a sharp viewing experience at approximately 391 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Kirin 710F chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 16 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 16 MP front camera delivers decent selfies.
- A 4000mAh battery supports all-day usage, though it lacks fast or wireless charging features.
- The device runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with an upgrade option to Android 10 and Magic UI 2.1, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but a headphone jack is included for wired audio.
- Available in Emerald Green, Midnight Black, and Sapphire Blue, the Y9 Prime combines functionality with aesthetic appeal.
- Overall, it offers a balanced performance for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, August 05
Announced2019, August 01
DescriptionVersions: STK-L21; STK-L22; STK-LX3
Display
Size6.59"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 710F (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraMotorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.5 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight196.8 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back
ColorsEmerald Green, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 2.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass