Overall Score
59.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3187)59.1
Performance(#2112)64.8
Camera(#1161)48.7
Display(#3512)70.5
Battery(#4822)43.5
Build(#10538)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Y9a
Short Review
- The Huawei Y9a features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm and a weight of 197g, available in Space Silver, Sakura Pink, and Midnight Black.
- It boasts a 6.63-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing a sharp viewing experience at approximately 397 ppi.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and additional macro and depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The front-facing 16 MP camera captures detailed selfies.
- With a 4200mAh battery, it supports 22.5W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, and it does not include Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, yet it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the Huawei Y9a combines a modern design with capable hardware and versatile camera features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, September 07
Announced2020, September 07
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Nova Y9a
Display
Size6.63"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera DetailsMotorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh or 4300 mAh (region dependent)
Charging Details22.5W / 40W wired (region dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm (6.44 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight197 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSpace Silver, Sakura Pink, Midnight Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes