Huawei is continuing its push with smartphones despite the Google Ban. The latest upcoming device for the Kenyan market will be the Huawei Y6p – which also doesn’t support Google Apps, instead running Huawei’s Mobile Services. The device should launch in Kenya soon, with pre-orders opening on June 15th.
The new Y6p has a 6.3-inch 720p display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It features a triple camera setup including a 13MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is an 8MP sensor.
The Y6p feels like a replacement for the earlier launched Y6s that came with Google Apps. However, there’s now more cameras, a bigger display, a bigger battery, and more storage and RAM. The bigger 5000mAh battery is a welcome upgrade. Though now you can use it to charge other devices because it supports reverse charging.
The device comes with a Helio P22 processor, 3 or 4GB RAM, 32 or 64GB storage, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC support on some models. The only bad thing is that there still no USB Type-C here.
Customer who preorder will get gifts, but more information on this will be shared once the pre-orders open. We expect a price range of between KES. 17,000 and KES. 20,000.
Huawei Y6p Specifications:
| PRICE | RRP. KES. 14,999 |
| Display | 6.3 inches 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Rear Camera | Triple Setup: 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Front Camera | Single: 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM and Storage | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Operating System | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery 10W Charging with Micro-USB Reverse charging |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: MED-LX9N (Yes) and MED-LX9 (No) FM Radio, built-in antenna microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Extra | |
| Security | Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner |
| Colour options | Phantom Purple, Emerald Green, Midnight Black |
