

The EMUI 4.1 does not include an app drawer so all applications are located outside. The Y5 2017 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow which offers better battery optimization, security, and permission controls on the smartphone. The sound quality is loud and crisp but it still depends on how you hold the phone it is possible to block the speaker sounds while using the phone in a landscape orientation. Videos can be played up to 720p resolution without having frame skips. For users who read under direct sunlight, the screen can be easily seen due to its high brightness capacity. The smartphone has an auto-brightness feature that allows the phone to adjust its screen brightness based on the available light from its surroundings. The smartphone also supports multi-touch which you can enable in the settings. The phone has a 5-inch HD (1280 x 720) IPS LCD display which gives off a more natural color than other display types. With the back cover removed, you would be able to clearly distinguish the micro-USB port along with the speakers (right side) and the microphone (left side).

On the other side is the microSD card slot that supports up to 128GB storage. SIM 1 has a micro SIM card slot while SIM 2 has a nano SIM card slot. Upon opening the back case of the smartphone, you can immediately see that its 3000mAH battery is covered with metal plating that is screwed to its main body. On the left side, you’ll see a customizable button in which you have to long press in order to launch an app.īelow is the micro-USB port along with the main speaker which is located on the right and the microphone located on the left. Who doesn’t want to take a selfie without any lighting especially at night and dark places, right? It also has sensors in front to detect if there is something blocking or covering the top part of the smartphone.Īside from the power button and volume button at the right side of the phone, you can open its back case as well from this side. It has a 5MP front camera accompanied by a LED flash. The 8MP AF rear camera has a dual-LED flash which provides additional lighting for your shots. There are no buttons to press on the front panel which is good, from a personal perspective, to avoid random button presses and accidental opening of applications while inside your pockets or bags. The back panel of the Y5 2017 is made up of polycarbonate material but the dimpled back cover of the smartphone offers good grip that prevents the phone from easily slipping from your hand. It sports a 5-inch glass display and has slightly thick bezels on its sides which we didn’t like. It is also thin and light, so you won’t have to worry carrying it inside your pocket. The structure of the Huawei Y5 2017 does not have any rough edges.

It’s a 5-inch, entry-level handset that upped the camera game for the price category. Huawei recently released their updated budget smartphone, the Huawei Y5 (2017).
