Category: Huawei

It’s not been long since the Huawei Nova 5T hit the Ghanaian market and it seems Huawei is keen to push to Nova Series a lot this 2020.

Just like the 5T, the Huawei Nova 7i packs 4 cameras at the back and a single selfie camera at the front.

The phone itself has a classy finish to it and should be attractive to those who like to flex off in style.

And no, the Huawei Nova 7i doesn’t have the Google Play Store and all of Google’s Play services. However, you can use Huawei’s AppGallery to download all the apps you want.

You can even side-load apps if you want to.

Let’s look at the Huawei Nova 7i in details.

Huawei Nova 7i Specs

Specs	Huawei Nova 7i
Screen	6.14-inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2310 pixels, 398 ppi density) and Punch-hole Camera
Operating System	Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Chipset	Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G52 MP6
RAM	8 GB
Rear Camera	Quad Cameras: -48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera	16 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) with Screen Flash
Storage	128 GB
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Networks	4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band)
NFC	Yes
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Positioning	A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS & BeiDou
USB OTG	Yes
USB Port	USB Type-C
Sound	USB Type-C Audio Output
Biometrics	Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor (Side)
Sensors	Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 4200 mAh battery with 40W Fast Charging
Material	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions	159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm
Weight	183 g
Colours	Midnight Black, Crush Green, Sakura Pink
Launch Date	30th January 2020
Price	GHS 1,579

Features of the Huawei Nova 7i

Design and Display

The Huawei Nova 7i comes with a two-tone design with a glossy finish and Huawei branding at the lower middle part of the back of the phone.

Also at the back of the phone, the 4 cameras are arranged in a square bump format and the LED flash can be seen just below them.

Although the phone uses a fingerprint sensor, it is not behind the phone, but has rather been integrated into the power button to the right of the phone, just above the volume buttons.

Battery

Battery life and fast charging are one of the areas that a lot of consumers are concerned about — and the Nova 7i’s 4,200mAh battery capacity with it’s 40W Huawei Super Charge delivers just that.

With medium usage settings (brightness, screen time and volume), the 7i can last up to a whole day with some juice left for the next morning.

Also, because of the presence of fast charging, you can fully charge the phone in about an hour.

Camera

Before concentrating on the quad core setup of the Huawei Nova 7i, the camera app itself is greatly built, to make sure the hardware is put to good use.

The Camera app as different modes to choose from. These include:

• Photo
• Video
• Professional
• Night
• Portrait
• Panorama
• Stickers
• HDR
• Slo-mo
• Painting
• Moving Picture
• Macro
• Aperture (Background blur)
• Time lapse and some more

The main 48MP f/1.8 camera takes very detailed photos with rich colours and has good performance even in low light situations.

The ultrawide 8MP f/2.4 camera that supports the main camera is also able to take some pretty good photos. However, the fish-eye effect is not so great on it.

Performance and Storage

The presence of Huawei’s Kirin 810 chip with 8GB of RAM means that the Nova 7i can be effectively used for multi tasking without any noticeable lags.

Also, it has a Mali-G52 MP6 GPU with means it can be able to handle all the games you would find on Android devices nowadays.

On the storage side, there is 128GB of storage to be utilised. Enough for all your photos and videos even if you don’t do regular cloud backups.

Also note that the hybrid slot on the device only takes Huawei’s own Nano Memory SD card. That also means you can’t use two SIMs and the Nano Card.

Difference between Huawei Nova 7i and Huawei Nova 5T

Specs	Huawei Nova 7i	Huawei Nova 5T
Screen	6.14-inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2310 pixels, 398 ppi density) and Punch-hole Camera	6.26-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 412 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio and Punch-hole Camera
Operating System	Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services	Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.1
Chipset	Kirin 810 (7 nm)	HiSilicon Kirin 980
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-Core CPU (2.6GHz Dual-Core Cortex-A76 + 1.92GHz Dual Core Cortex-A76 + 1.8GHz Quad Core Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G52 MP6	Mali-G76
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Rear Camera	Quad Cameras: -48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)	Quad Cameras: -48 MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PDAF) -16 MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) -2 MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -2 MP Depth SensorFeatures: -LED Flash -AI Scene Recognition
Front Camera	16 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) with Screen Flash	32 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) with Screen Flash
Storage	128 GB	128GB
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 4200 mAh battery with 40W Fast Charging	3750 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) with 22.5W Fast Charging (Huawei SuperCharge)
Material	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass Front & Back with Metal Frame – Scratch Resistant Glass
Dimensions	159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm	154.25 x 73.97 x 7.87 mm
Weight	183 g	174 g
Colours	Midnight Black, Crush Green, Sakura Pink	Black, Midsummer Purple and Crush Blue
Launch Date	30th January 2020	19th February 2020
Price	GHS 1,579	GHS 1,888

Huawei Nova 7i Price in Ghana

The Huawei Nova 7i is selling for GHS 1,579 in Ghana.

You can buy the Huawei Nova 7i here on Mfidie.com Shop and have it delivered or by contacting any of the retail shops listed below or in the country.

While stocks last, when you buy the phone, you get a free HUAWEI Band4, HUAWEI Bluetooth Headset, Huawei Nova 7i Gift Box and 6 months Extended Warranty.

The Huawei Nova 7i is available in Ghana at the following shops:

Store	Price	Contact
Frank Phones	GHS 1,579	Contact Store
Mfidie Shop (Nationwide Delivery)	GHS 1,579	0546090871

Huawei Ghana has introduced the Huawei Y7p to its Y-series phones in the country. The Y7p smartphone from Huawei comes in at the midrange level, well equipped with a 48MP AI Triple Camera at the rear.

It comes as the same price range (although slightly cheaper) as the Infinix Note 7, which will most likely be its immediate competitor.

If you are a big fan of the Huawei brand and will want an upgrade of device or you are just looking for a 2020 Huawei Phone, this might be your choice in the under GHS 1,000 range.

Huawei Y7p Specs

Here are the specifications of the Huawei Y7p:

Huawei Y7p	Specs
Operating System	Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Display	6.39 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1560 pixels (~269 ppi density)
Chipset	Octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 710F SOC
Memory	4GB RAM
Storage	64GB ROM
Main Camera	48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera
Selfie Camera	8MP
Battery	4000 mAh battery, non-removable Li-Po
Connectivity	Dual SIM with VoLTE support SIM1: Supports 4G, 3G SIM2: Supports 4G, 3G
Special Features	Fingerprint Sensor (rear-mounted) Accelerometer Proximity Compass 3.5 mm headphone jack present
Colours	Midnight Black, Aurora Blue
Price	$172

Huawei Y7p Features

The HUAWEI Y7p offers a rear AI triple-camera setup that includes a 48MP main camera with an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens for capturing frame-worthy moments in true, native high resolution, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera supporting the 120-degree field of view for scenic landscape shots.

Others are group photos and wide-angle video capture, and a 2MP depth assists camera for simulating realistic shallow depth-of-field effects that are a staple of any breath-taking portraits.

Equipped with a large 1/2-inch sensor, the HUAWEI Y7p also excels in low light scenarios, producing clear, low noise images that are rich with colours and details whether the user is shooting in broad daylight or at night. Night Mode also makes a return, supporting stabilization for handheld shots taken with up to a six-second exposure for easy detail-packed low-light shots.

Upon detecting that the user is shooting with backlight, the camera will turn on HDR Mode, which can combine three frames taken in quick succession to create a stunning photo that has a higher dynamic range.

Like many other Huawei smartphones, HUAWEI Y7p also features AI Scene Recognition, enabling the rear cameras to recognise over 500 scenes and apply the real-time custom enhancement to turn works of novices into masterpieces. Additionally, 480fps video capture enables users to capture slow-motion videos that playback at 1/16 normal speed.

Embedded underneath the Punch FullView display, is a powerful 8MP front camera that supports Huawei’s camera AI algorithms. Portrait Mode1 produces gorgeous photos and selfies by applying custom optimisations based on a subject’s face while retaining the details on their faces.

Additionally, the front camera supports HDR Mode for stunning selfies in a high dynamic range. The front camera uses AI Scene Recognition which enables it to recognise up to eight scenes including blue sky, plants, night scene, and more, optimizing the settings required for the perfect shot.

Also, the front camera supports Face Unlock 2.0 for speedy device unlock.

Trendy Design with a 6.39’’ Punch Fullview Display

Designed to be a showstopper, the HUAWEI Y7p is equipped with a gorgeous Punch FullView Display. Measuring at 6.39 inches diagonally and with thin bezels, the 19.5:9 display supports an HD resolution of 1560×720 for displaying fine details with vivid clarity.

At the top left corner is one of the industry’s smallest blind holes measuring at just 4.5mm wide providing an opening for the front camera with minimal compromise in the viewing experience. With a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio2, the display makes watching any video and gaming an absolute joy. Additionally, HUAWEI Y7p has a fingerprint scanner at the back to provide another convenient and secure means for device unlock.

The back of HUAWEI Y7p is layered on top of a reflective layer to produce a futuristic glare effect. The mid-frame seamlessly connects the two sides, producing a streamlined, uni-body look that is both aesthetically pleasing and makes for a more comfortable grip.

The smartphone comes in classic Midnight Black and unique Aurora Blue colours. The Aurora Blue variant uses blue and green gradients to create a distinguishable and fashionable look.
HUAWEI Y7p offers a triple-card tray that includes two slots for Dual SIM support and one for storage expansion via MicroSD card of up to 512GB3.

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Strong performance

Running easy-to-use intelligent EMUI9.1 on Kirin 710F with an integrated octa-core processor, the HUAWEI Y7p delivers a smooth experience across productivity and entertainment apps. The latest HUAWEI Y Series device also includes system-level optimisations such as the Extendable Read-Only File System (EROFS) and Full Scene Acceleration technology for a better system, storage, and app performances.

The HUAWEI Y7p also comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded to 512GB with a micro SD card (sold separately).

With a large 4000mAh (typical value) battery and Huawei’s AI power-saving technology, the smartphone offers a reliable long battery life, ideal for those that are always on the go.

Smart features for a Smart Experience

Built for gamers, the GPU Turbo 3.0 feature on the HUAWEI Y7p boosts performance by enhancing graphics for a more immersive gaming experience.

Additional smart features also include video reminding for incoming calls, which lets you add a unique video ringtone for your friends. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI 9.1 SKY stereo sound, optimizes the audio experience

Pre-installed with HUAWEI AppGallery

At the core of HUAWEI Y7p are Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), which include a range of essential smartphone features including the Huawei AppGallery, an app marketplace from which users can easily download apps.

Pricing and Availability of the Huawei Y7p

Price of Huawei Y7p in Ghana

The new Huawei Y7p is selling at retail shops in Ghana for GHS 959. 

There was also a pre-order phase for the phone which has since elapsed..

Below is a list of shops in Ghana you can buy the Huawei Y7p from:

Store	Price	Contact
Mfidie Store (Nationwide Delivery)	GHS 959	0546090871
Franko Phones (No Delivery)	GHS 959	Contact Store

Price of Huawei Y7p in Nigeria

The new Huawei Y7p is expected to be sold at retail shops in Nigeria starting at NGN 65,000.

Price of Huawei Y7p in Kenya

Huawei Y7p is selling in Kenya for around 18,000 Kenyan Shillings. This is however subject to availability and local retail price changes.

It’s the second month of 2020 and a time to forget about all the phones of the past and look at what’s new. For Huawei lovers in Ghana, that would be the Huawei Nova 5T smartphone.

The Nova 5T, which was recently launched in Ghana comes with 5 cameras!; the highlight of this beautiful device. Yes, you read right.

The 5 Cameras consist of a 32 Megapixel punch-hole selfie camera and a quad (4) rear camera setup.

The 4 cameras at the rear of the Huawei Nova 5T are made up of the following:

• a 48 Megapixel main camera
• a 16 Megapixel ultra-wide camera
• a 2 Megapixel macro camera and
• a 2 Megapixel depth camera

The new device from Huawei also has a 6.26 HD+ display and runs on the flagship Kirin 980 chipset. With 8 GB of Ram, it’s a bit disappointing to see it run on Android 9; but that doesn’t take away from the phone’s amazing capabilities.

And yes, the Huawei Nova 5T has the Google Play Store and all of Google’s Play services.

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Huawei Nova 5T Specs

Specs	Huawei Nova 5T
Screen	6.26-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 412 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio and Punch-hole Camera
Operating System	Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.1
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 980
CPU	Octa-Core CPU (2.6GHz Dual-Core Cortex-A76 + 1.92GHz Dual Core Cortex-A76 + 1.8GHz Quad Core Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G76
RAM	8 GB
Rear Camera	Quad Cameras: -48 MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PDAF) -16 MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) -2 MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -2 MP Depth SensorFeatures: -LED Flash -AI Scene Recognition
Front Camera	32 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) with Screen Flash
Storage	128GB
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Networks	4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band)
NFC	Yes
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Positioning	A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS & BeiDou
USB OTG	Yes
USB Port	USB Type-C
Sound	USB Type-C Audio Output
Biometrics	Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor (Side)
Sensors	Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer
Battery	3750 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) with 22.5W Fast Charging (Huawei SuperCharge)
Material	Glass Front & Back with Metal Frame – Scratch Resistant Glass
Dimensions	154.25 x 73.97 x 7.87 mm
Weight	174 g
Colours	Black, Midsummer Purple and Crush Blue
Launch Date	19th February 2020
Price	GHS 1,888

Features of the Huawei Nova 5T

Design and Display

When it comes to the design of the Huawei Nova 5T the device comes with glass on both the front and the back and has metal sides.

For most of the design, it follows on the path of the Huawei P30 Pro especially when it comes to the arrangement of the four rear cameras (vertically placed).

One very unusual design we see in the 5T is the placement of the fingerprint sensor. The sensor, which is used to unlock the phone (when enabled) is conveniently embedded in the power button on the right side of the phone.

Due to this design change, unlocking the phone is more natural and works faster than if you had the sensor behind the phone or in the display.

The display of the phone, as we said earlier is a solid 6.26-inch full HD+ with a punch-hole selfie camera placement.

As with most punch hole camera’s a total full screen could mean some UI elements may not show. However, there is an option to disable the punch-hole in the phone’s settings.

The Huawei Nova 5T has a 6.26-inch full HD+ display with a punch-hole for the selfie camera.

Out of the box, the is a screen protector installed on the device. For added security though, you could purchase a tempered glass specifically for the Huawei Nova 5T due to the cutout at the top that contains sensors.

Battery

The Huawei Nova 5T comes with a 3,750mAh battery. For most people, this might seem very small but due to software optimisations, this should be able to last you for a day for average users.

For gaming and other heavy users, you should keep the charger that came with the phone with you to take advantage of the phone’s 22.5W fast charging technology called Huawei SuperCharge.

Camera

You can’t talk about the Huawei Nova 5T without talking about the five cameras it backs. There are 4 cameras at the back and another one at the front.

The main camera among the quad setup at the back is a 48 Megapixel camera that brings out a 12 Megapixel although there is an option to change it to shoot an AI-assisted 48MP photo.

You can achieve very beautiful photos when you have the AI module of the Huawei 5T cameras turned on.

The second camera is a 16 Megapixels camera specifically for wide shots. This camera can help you shoot more of the scene in a single photo without the need to move around. The quality of this camera resembles that of the 48MP main camera.

The other cameras are a 2 Megapixel camera that enables you to shoot photos as close as 4 centimetres to the subject when you choose the Super Macro shooting mode in the camera.

Lastly, there is another 2 Megapixel Camera that helps in portrait mode to take photos with nicely blurred backgrounds.

The Nova 5T camera is capable of recording videos at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second.

Performance and Storage

The Nova 5T is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 980 chipset. This same chip is what is found on the flagship Huawei P30 and P30 pro.

It’s no surprise that the 5T is expected to perform like a flagship. You should experience close to no lag on the phone and launching and switching between apps should be very seamless.

There is no micro SD port or any form of additional storage on the Huawei 5T but that’s understandable considering the 128 gigabytes of storage the phone comes with.

Huawei Nova 5T Price in Ghana

The Huawei Nove 5T is selling for GHS 1888 in Ghana.

You can buy the Huawei Nova 5T here on Mfidie.com Shop and have it delivered or by contacting any of the retail shops listed below or in the country.

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While stocks last, when you buy the phone, you get a free HUAWEI Band4, HUAWEI Bluetooth Headset, Huawei Nova 5T Gift Box and 6 months Extended Warranty.

The Huawei Nova 5T is available at the following shops:

Store	Price (GHS)	Contact
Atapsa (Nationwide Delivery)	1888	0547204973
Mfidie Shop (Nationwide Delivery)	1888	0546090871

At the end of 2019, Huawei announced the Huawei Y9s which was well received by the Ghanaian public and was sold out on launch day.

The Huawei Y9 series of phones dates back to 2018 and was relaunched several times over the past year as the Y9 prime (2019), Y9(2019) and finally the Y9s. part of the reason they kept relaunching the phone was because of the US ban which prevented them from doing business with US companies including Google.

In order to still have Google apps for its low and mid-range phones, they found a loophole in the ban and relaunched old phones.

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I’ve been using the Y9s for a month now and I’ve been really impressed by how solid the phone feels. At six and a half inches, it isn’t the smallest phone on the market but the full-screen display makes gaming and media consumption so fulfilling.

At 1500 cedis, it is a bit cheap which explains why it sold it on launch day. When I purchased the phone, I received a sports Bluetooth headset and a selfie stick. I don’t know where the stick is but the headset really cancels out the noise so well that I’m really grateful for it.

I’ve had 1080p screens in all the phones I’ve used but the Y9s still managed to take my breath away. The full-screen display is immersive and makes videos look so much better. The colours are vibrant and the contrast is good too.

Mobile games such as PUBG and Call of duty Mobile looked really good on the screen too. The full-screen display is achieved because of a pop-up camera. While it may be a worry for some, I barely use my front camera so it’s fine with me. Overall it’s a great viewing experience.

One of the things that caught my attention when I bought the phone was the specifications. 128 gigabytes storage space with 6 gigabytes RAM was too much for that price point. The phone runs smoothly and switching between apps has never been easier.

As a student, I usually juggle studies with social media and a hint of games but there’s nothing more annoying than going back to an app only for it to have closed. This doesn’t happen with the Y9s and I’m really glad.

The Kirin 710 processor seems to work well for me as I don’t use too many demanding apps as I am a casual gamer. Both PUBG and Call of duty mobile run well on the phone albeit at medium settings.

Pairing a medium-tier processor with a 4000 mAh battery is the recipe for great battery life. Without playing any game, I can easily get through a day and a half with a full battery. It takes just a little over an hour to charge the phone to the max so you never have to worry about any battery issues.

There is a single speaker at the bottom of the phone which produces really good audio though the bass is lacking. The phone comes with a 48 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera and a 2X telephoto lens. The cameras take really good photos in daylight though colours appear a bit muted.

There is a night mode on the phone though it feels kind of gimmicky. It’s nice that there is an ultra-wide camera for taking landscape photos. The 16 MP front camera is able to capture small details and video calls look great for the price. I was really content with the camera through the AI assistance sometimes got out of hand.

If you are a hardcore mobile gamer, I can’t recommend this phone for you. The processor works well for 2 hours of gaming and then starts lagging. The camera quality is fine for social media but it can’t compare to many other phones. If you want a really good camera, please don’t pick this phone.

In spite of all this, the Huawei Y9s really works well with its great features and anyone who picks one up would be content with it.

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Its surprising how quickly Huawei has made its rise to power in the smartphone market even going as far as to surpass Apple as the second most successful company in 2018.

If you’ve used some of their premium phones (not the Y7 and its group) you’ll understand why this is so. The Mate 20 released last year was a beast in a phone and was satisfying to use. This year, Huawei has unveiled its successor to rival the Samsung Galaxy S10 and its the P30 Pro.

Huawei has always had some form of biannual releases which are the Mate series and the P series besides the other budget phones. This means they have a competitor to deal with the release of the Samsung Galaxy series and the another to compete when Google’s Pixel and Apple’s iPhone are released.

It’s a good strategy because the can work on the faults of the P series and also better technology would be available as the year is rounding up. This made last year’s Mate 20 Pro a real contender to deal with and considering the fact that they sold 10 million handsets of them in 5 months, it is pretty safe to call it a success.

Unveiled on the 26th of March, The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are the latest to directly compete with the widely successful Galaxy S10. If you look at the spec sheet, you would realize they are in line too. They basically check all the boxes the Galaxy S10 checks but in terms of design, the Galaxy S10 goes for a hole punch whiles the P30’s go for the traditional teardrop notch. The only other difference might be the higher storage offered on the S10 and the camera setup.

However, the two premium phones are as similar as they are different. The P30 and P30 Pro are very similar looking with the majority of the features being the same. Both devices have the same Kirin 980 Processor (Huawei’s own Processor) and have the same design with the P30 Pro having a curved display while the P30 is flat. Both have an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and the same 32-megapixel camera. In terms of software, they both run the same EMUI experience.

The difference between them is what sets them $200 apart and that can be summed into wireless charging, headphone jack and cameras.

As for the headphone jack, its a matter of self-preference and with the emergence of wireless earpieces such as the airpods and the Galaxy buds, it’s getting tough to justify its use. Wireless charging is becoming an integral part of our lives(well maybe not Ghana) and its convenient to use.

Again this comes to personal use, if you’ve spent over 50 dollars in a 3rd party wireless charger it’ll be hard to justify the switching to a phone that doesn’t support wireless charging. The time of flight sensor is the difference between the two in the camera department. The time of flight sensor is a depth sensor that enhances portrait mode.

Talking about cameras, the night mode of the P30 is simply mind-blowing.

Despite having to hold the phone for 6 seconds before the shot is taken, the results are stunning even in pitch darkness. Last year’s P20 had a great night mode but this feature has been taken to another level. The P30 also has a periscope built in which offers 5x lossless zoom( the image wouldn’t lose detail between the 1x and 5x) and up to 50x digital zoom.

It also has an ultra-wide camera for the nature shots and a normal camera sensor but there are some differences with these as well. The P30’s triple camera system is made up of a 40-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an 8-megapixel zoom sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.

The P30 Pro has a 40-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, a 20-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an 8-megapixel zoom sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. A pixel overload for this phone it seems.

The new phone signify Huawei’s ambition to dominate the smartphone market in the coming years. The P30 starts at £699 (GHS 4055) for the 6GB/128GB version whiles the P30 Pro starts at P30: From From £899 (GHS 5216) for the 8GB/128Gb version.

China’s smartphone giant is trying to capture each specific payscale in regards to Ghana’s smartphone market. Their flagship the Mate 20 Pro received a great deal of praise Internationally and domestically.

The Y7 Prime 2019 is another attempt to stay in touch with the mid-tier smartphone market. Whether the phone has the capability to do that, we shall see but first, let’s take a look at the device.

With a 4,000 mAh battery, 6.26 inch LCD display, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chip, 3 GB RAM, 13MP dual camera and a 16MP selfie camera.

Huawei Y7 2019 Specs Highlight

• Display: 6.26-inch
• Resolution: 720×1520 pixels
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
• RAM: 3GB
• OS: Android 8.1(Oreo) with EMUI 8.2
• Storage: 32GB
• Front Camera: 16 MP; HDR,
• Rear Camera: 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel
• Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
• Price Range: $150

Design

With rounded edges on the backside of the device, the 6.26-inch display seems surprisingly bigger than it actually is. The width of the device wider than most screen examples out there.

The display could have been even larger if the full-screen model was applied but with the way the width is extended, it doesn’t seem like a miss. The screen is also always slightly bigger than that of the Y7 Prime 2018. (5.99-inch)

The LCD display, of course, doesn’t have the resolution of an OLED display but that’s not something we expected.

A downside of the design includes the lack of a USB-C port. Fast charging is slowly becoming a necessity for most smartphone users. Other competitors for devices of this price range have not yet taken the USB-C step so far so the company doesn’t lose much in this regard but users would ideally want the fast charging option.

The Aurora blue colour is a delight to see. The shine and gloss on the backside of the smartphone make it an aesthetically attractive smartphone. It may be a little susceptible to a few smudges given the shine but that’s just something that cant be avoided. Huawei has always experimented with visually attractive colours that are different from the more commonly applied colours.

Performance

With 3GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 450 chipset, the device boasts a good performance level. We would have liked to have a 4GB RAM in the device but 3GB seems to be the norm given the price range.

The EMUI 8.2 skin certainly supplements the Android Oreo software pretty well.

One interesting feature includes the Face recognition software installed. Usually, you wouldn’t expect Face ID for a device of this price range, however, Huawei has managed to get some of more high-end features into mid-tier devices. Performance as a whole remains decent although we expected a few more changes to the usual norm set recently.

Camera

With a 16MP + 2MP AI camera with f/1.8 aperture, the device boasts a decent photo output. With an AI impact, the picture quality improves based on the subject. Of course, the camera isn’t as good as some of Huawei’s high-end models but for its tier, the quality is decent.

There is a certain emphasis on low-light and HDR performance in line with the general direction Huawei has taken towards its Camera quality. The camera keeps that trend intact with the pictures that were taken in low light standing out.

Pricing and Availability of the Huawei Y7 2019

The Huawei Y7 2019 is available to pre-order in Ghana at GHS 829 from now till the 28th of February 2019.

Conclusion

The device checks most of the right boxes for its price. the problem for us is the change in perception.

A year ago, we would be satisfied with this device but for anyone who has used the Mate 20 Pro or the P20 Pro will struggle to understand Huawei’s mid-range devices and will always find faults just because they’ve been exposed to something better. It simply means Huawei can’t be classified as a mid-tier expert anymore with the company seriously improving their high-end game.

All in all, for the Y7 Prime 2019, the price definitely helps the company stay in touch with the mid-tier smartphone market.

Huawei has enjoyed tons of plaudits in recent times for premium smartphones such as the Mate 10 Pro and the P20 Pro, but what about if you need a phone that is easier on the wallet?

Well, the Chinese manufacturer does a brisk business selling low and mid-range handsets aimed at the budget conscious consumer. One such device is the Y9 that sports a notchless 5.93-inch FHD+ display, dual camera setups front, a massive 4,000mAh battery, and a GHS 1099 price tag.

Key Specs of the Huawei Y9

Device Type	Android 4G Smartphone
CPU	Octa-core 4x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Chipset	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, 64-bit Processor
GPU	ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 4 Cores, 1000 MHz
Camera	Dual: 13 Megapixels + 2 Megapixel with Single-LED and AF Dual Rear Camera | 16 Megapixels + 2 Megapixel Dual Front camera
Memory	RAM- 4GB/6GB | ROM 64GB/128GB External Memory Support Up to 256GB using microSD card
Display	Screen size 6.5 inches FHD+ IPS Display (2340 x 1080 Pixels), 19:9 Ratio
Battery	Non-Removable 4,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
Sensors	Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient Light, Fingerprint, Gyroscope
Color	Black, Blue, Rose-gold, Violet
Operating System	Android 8.1 Oreo with Emotion 8.2 UI
I/O Interface	1x Nano SIM Card Slot, 1x Nano SIM Card Slot, TF Card Slot, USB, Headphone Jack, Power Button, Volume Button, Microphone, Speaker
Dimensions	77.09 mm x 162.4 mm x 8.05 mm
Weight	173 Grams (with Battery)
More Features	Aluminium alloy and Polycarbonate Body Design, Octa-Core chip, LTE 100 Mbps, HSPA Plus, LTE CAT12 603 Mbps Download, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE Support, 2.5D Curved Glass Screen, Dual Camera, Rear Mounted Fingerprint ID, Huawei Histen Sound, Dual MIC with Noise Cancellation, Document Editor, 5V/2A Charger Output Power, Fast Charging.

Look, Feel and Performance of the Huawei Y9

Design

Huawei has given the Y9 a quality metal unibody design that feels reassuringly good in the hand and defies the notion that this is a budget-minded handset.

The phone is comfy to hold thanks to its rounded edges, and the metallic design means that the Y9 isn’t as slippery as a bar of soap, nor does it turn into a fingerprint magnet, unlike phones with an all-glass design. The finish is a little reminiscent of the Honor 7X that launched back in 2017, which is no bad thing in itself.

The Y9 follows the standard layout found on Huawei handsets with the volume controls sitting above the power button on the right-hand side. Fans of the audio jack will be happy to note that there is a 3.5mm port on the bottom of the device to the left of the MicroUSB charging port.

Performance

While OLED is pretty much the benchmark when it comes to smartphones, the 5.93-inch IPS LCD on the Y9 provides good viewing angles and colours are vibrant enough although the screen is a little on the warm side. This can be adjusted in the Display settings by choosing between Default, Warm, and Cold, although you can customize this even further if you wish.

Sporting a Kirin 659 octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM, the Y9 isn’t the speediest handset you’ll ever use but considering its GHS 1099 price tag performance is more than useful.

Apps and games opened quickly enough although the phone does get a little sluggish when there are loads of apps open or if you get too tab happy when using the Chrome browser. We don’t place too much stock in benchmarking apps, but we’ve run the Huawei Y9 through Antutu and Geekbench 4 with the results below.

In terms of connectivity, the Y9, unfortunately, lacks NFC which means that it is incompatible with Google Pay. With slots for both dual-SIMs and a MicroSD card, you can enjoy dual-SIM connectivity and expand the phone’s storage with a MicroSD card simultaneously.

Software

If you’ve used a Huawei or Honor handset from recent times, you’ll already have a good idea of what to expect from the EMUI interface. The Y9 runs Huawei’s EMotion UI interface v8.0 running atop of Android Oreo 8.0 which brings a whole host of additional features with it. While we’ve seen the newer EMUI 8.2 appear on handsets such as the Mate 20 Lite, EMUI 8.0 is still a vast improvement over previous versions.

When setting the phone up for the first time, you’ll find that the app drawer is disabled by default, you can avoid this iOS-like experience by merely delving into Settings, Display, and toggling the Home Screen Style to ‘Drawer.’

There are a few pre-installed apps that include Netflix, Instagram, Messenger, Booking.com, Z Camera, as well as a few games such as Asphalt Nitro, Dragon Mania, Kingdoms, Puzzle Pets, and Spider-Man, all of which can be uninstalled, so there’s nothing to get worked up about.

If EMUI isn’t quite your bag, you can always install a third-party launcher such as the Nova or Pixel launcher to customize your home screen the way you prefer.

Huawei phones are known for having quick and accurate fingerprint readers, and the Y9 doesn’t disappoint with its easily accessible sensor on the rear panel below the dual camera setup. You also have the option of setting up facial recognition to unlock the phone, and the experience is surprisingly good, it unlocks the phone in an instant.

Battery

With a big 4,000mAh battery, you might expect the Huawei Y9 to get through the average day with comparative ease, and you would be correct in that assumption. The combination of the big battery coupled with a Full HD+ display and a chipset that sips power results in the ability to get two days of usage with around 6 hours of on-screen time, without getting to single digits.

If you need even more battery life, you can enable power-saving features such as Power Saving Mode and Ultra Power Saving Mode to go event further between charging sessions. You can even reduce the screen resolution from 2160 x 1080 to just 1440 x 720 so that the GPU doesn’t draw quite as much power to eek out some extra battery life.

Of course, when the battery is eventually flattened you are left with charging it back up via the MicroUSB port which is nowhere near as quick as Huawei’s proprietary SuperCharge technology seen on the company’s flagship devices. After a couple of hours, though, the battery is fully recharged, and the Y9 is ready to go again.

Camera

The Y9 sports a total of four cameras with two on the front and two on the back. The back pair consists of a 13MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and Phased-Detection-Auto-Focus (PDAF) while the accompanying 2MP sensor provides depth-of-field information for those bokeh and portrait shots.

The specifications are impressive, and in real-life, the rear cameras produce more than acceptable results. The f/2.2 aperture of the main 13MP sensor means that low-light and night shots aren’t as amazing as what the P20 Pro would produce, but they are still very serviceable and good enough for social media purposes.

The front pair includes a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture along with a 2MP sensor to again provide depth-of-field information when taking selfies in portrait mode. As with the rear camera setup, the front cameras produce images that are perfectly fine for sharing on social media. If you fancy yourself to be the next David Bailey you may need something a little more powerful and a whole lot more expensive.

Pricing and Availability of the Huawei Y9

Price of the Huawei Y9 in Ghana

The Huawei Y9 is available to buy in Ghana starting from 9th November 2018. Here are the shops you can get from and their prices.

Store	Price	Contact
Mfidie Shop (Nationwide Delivery)	GHS 1099	0546090871
Jumia Ghana (Nationwide Delivery)	GHS 1099	0544991140

Price of the Huawei Y9 in other regions

The Huawei Y9 (2019) costs $250 in Nigeria, Kenya and other regions.

Conclusion

With similar specifications to the Honor 7X but with dual camera setups front and rear and a massive 4,000mAh battery, the Huawei Y9 brings increased camera chops and up two days of battery life to the table for just GHS 1099.

On the downside, the Y9 makes do with a MicroUSB 2.0 charging port, and NFC is missing altogether which means users won’t be using Google Pay. However, the Y9 has a solid metal design, a quality IPS display, adequate performance, handy dual cameras, an audio jack, and the incredible battery life that we’ve found so impressive.

The Huawei Y9 meets almost all of the requirements you might want in a smartphone, especially when you consider the GHS 1099 price tag. If you can live with EMUI, the Huawei Y9 is a serious alternative to the similarly priced Moto G6.

Apart from launching the P20, P20 Pro and Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS flagship phones, Huawei has also announced the new Y7 Prime (2018) budget smartphone. It has arrived to replace the Y7 Prime smartphone that was launched last year.

The phone comes with a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 720 pixels by 1440 pixels. Huawei Y7 Prime 2018 price in Ghana starts from GHS 859.

The Huawei Y7 Prime 2018 is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a micro SD. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Y7 Prime 2018  features a dual rear camera setup with 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors and an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies.

The Huawei Y7 Prime 2018 is a dual SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC and FM. Sensors on the phone include Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor.

Key Specifications of the Huawei Y7 Prime 2018

• Display: 5.99-inch
• Processor: 1.4GHz octa-core
• Front Camera: 8-megapixel
• Rear Camera: 13-megapixel
• Resolution: 720×1440 pixels
• RAM: 3GB
• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
• Storage: 32GB
• Battery Capacity: 3000mAh

What you get on the Huawei Y7 Prime 2018

13 MP + 2 MP dual camera, elevate your photography

Using the wide aperture mode on the dual camera, effortlessly capture the vivid beauty and depth of filed in the photos for that natural DSLR-like bokeh effect on the Huawei Y7 Prime 2018.

Selfie toning flash, illuminate the best shot

Studio-quality lighting effect shows your best self in low-light conditions, with manual and smart auto-adjustment modes to make each portrait a perfect shot.

Take on a different look everytime

With HUAWEI AR lens, you can give your selfie that extra magic by playing funny cosplay* and swapping out the background easily*. Adding a little flourish to have more fun with your friends.

Unlock your phone with just a look

Use your face as a password, wake up the phone to unlock the device with a glance, enjoying the convenient facial recognition feature.

Bigger view, better display

5.99″ HD+ HUAWEI FullView Display with ultra-high screen-to-body ratio brings a larger world into your view. The blue mirror effect back rounds out this phone’s impeccable style.

Smarter phone, smoother experience with EMUI

Based on the Android™ 8.0, the EMUI 8.0 allows your phone to learn and optimize the resource allocation proactively making every swipe faster.

Up to 20 days standby time

3000 mAh* (standard amperage) large battery. Maximize your fun with enough stamina for 13 hours of video playback, 58 hours of music, and more playtime for games.

Pricing and Availability of the Huawei Y7 Prime 2018

The  Huawei Y7 Prime 2018 is available in retail shops across Ghana at the price of GHS 859. When you buy the phone, you get free 2GB worth of Data from MTN for 6 months, and a gift box from Huawei.