The Huawei Y5 Lite is a budget Android smartphone that recently launched in Kenya. The smartphone features entry-level specifications with the highlights being its camera and audio features.
The Y5 Lite has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 10,399. Its rivals include the TECNO Camon 11 (Ksh. 14,999) and Infinix Smart 2 (Ksh. 12,999).
Here is a quick specifications run-down of the Huawei Y5 Lite.
Why you should buy the phone
- Great Price
- Awesome camera
- Impressive audio features
Demerits of the Phone
- Weak display specifications
Display
Display Size: 5.45-inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 854 x 480 Pixels
The Huawei Y5 Lite packs a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display. The display has a resolution of 854 x 480 Pixels. The resolution is quite low considering that most budget smartphones that have launched in Kenya has a resolution of 1280 x 720 Pixels.
Design
Dimensions: 73.7 x 145.1 x 9.45 mm
The Huawei Y5 Lite has a generic Huawei budget smartphone design. There is nothing in particular that makes the smartphone stand out in terms of design.
Performance
Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo 8.1
CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 8GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 256 GB
The performance profile of the Y5 Lite is the core reason why Huawei wants you to buy the smartphone. The smartphone runs Android Go 8.1 Oreo. The choice of the OS is a deliberate since it’s optimized to run on entry-level hardware.
In addition to this, the Huawei Y5 Lite offers internal storage of 8GB and a Micro-SD slot that can handle up to 256GB of memory.
Camera
Rear Camera: 8MP
Secondary Camera: 5MP
LED Flash: Yes
With the Y5 Lite you get an 8MP camera for general photography and a 5MP camera for your selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: 3020mAh
A 3020mAh battery powers the Huawei Y5 Lite. The battery packs enough juice to last you up to 24 hours from a single charge.
Price in Kenya
The Huawei Y5 Lite has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 10,399 in Kenya.
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